Lubbock, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Lubbock, TX.
Ordinance Summary
Lubbock, TX noise ordinances, primarily found in Article 14.04 of the City's Code of Ordinances, aim to minimize exposure to excessive noise and protect public welfare. They prohibit sounds that unreasonably disturb the peace, comfort, or repose of neighboring persons, particularly during designated quiet hours for activities like operating power equipment and construction.
Quiet Hours
10PM-6AM
Police Non-Emergency
(806) 775-2865Decibel Limits
"Lubbock's ordinance primarily focuses on 'unreasonable disturbance' rather than specific decibel limits for most activities. A proposed 2017 amendment, not confirmed as adopted, suggested 85 dB(A) as unreasonable at any time and 70 dB(A) after 10 PM in residential areas. Places of public entertainment have a maximum sound pressure level of 100 dBA unless a warning sign is posted."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Operating equipment for commercial construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day, or if it unreasonably disturbs others.
Operating any radio, musical instrument, television, phonograph, drum, or other sound-producing device in a manner that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the sleep, peace, comfort, or repose of neighboring persons is prohibited. Exterior loudspeakers are also restricted. Places of public entertainment are limited to 100 dBA unless a warning sign is conspicuously posted.
Owning, keeping, possessing, or harboring any animal(s) that, by frequent or habitual noisemaking, unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the sleep, peace, comfort, or repose of neighboring persons of ordinary sensibilities is prohibited.
Motor vehicles cannot have modifications that amplify sound (e.g., cut-out or bypass devices). It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in a manner that causes squealing or screeching sounds from tires due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed, except for emergency braking to avoid imminent danger. Off-highway motor vehicle noise is also addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-6AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (806) 775-2865.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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