Mesquite, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Mesquite, TX.
Ordinance Summary
Mesquite, TX's noise ordinance, Chapter 10, Article III, prohibits noises that "annoy, distress, or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of a reasonable person." Adopted March 15, 2021, it establishes noise zones and updated permissible sound levels, allowing enforcement without decibel meters if noise is plainly audible. Violations are Class C Misdemeanors, carrying fines up to $2,000.
Quiet Hours
Generally 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM, with specific allowances for entertainment properties extending until 1:00 AM.
Police Non-Emergency
972-285-6336Decibel Limits
"The ordinance establishes noise zones and updates daytime and nighttime maximum permissible sound levels to correspond with other metroplex cities. Specific decibel limits are detailed in the Mesquite City Code, Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-75, Table 02."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
The ordinance defines demolition but does not explicitly state specific hours for general construction activities in the provided search results. Construction noise would generally fall under the overall noise disturbance standards.
The ordinance addresses loud volumes of music or noises, and sounds that cause vibrations or are plainly audible from a property line or across the street, as a violation.
Animal noise disturbances, such as loud and repeated barking, can be reported to Mesquite Animal Services.
The noise ordinance addresses vehicle noise and refers to Chapter 9 'Motor Vehicles and Traffic,' Article XI, Section 9-342 for noise from the idling of commercial motor vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Generally 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM, with specific allowances for entertainment properties extending until 1:00 AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 972-285-6336.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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