Midland, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Midland, TX.
Ordinance Summary
Midland, TX noise ordinances, under Chapter 6, Article 6-6-13, declare any "unreasonably loud, disturbing, raucous, or unnecessary noise" causing distress to persons of ordinary sensibilities as a prohibited nuisance. Amplified sound is restricted in public between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. No minimum decibel level is required for a violation, though a 75 dB limit is noted for residential amplified sound.
Quiet Hours
10PM-10AM (residential amplified sound); 10:30PM-7AM (public amplified sound)
Police Non-Emergency
(432) 685-7108Decibel Limits
"Midland's ordinance states a minimum decibel level is not required for a violation, relying on an 'ordinary sensibilities' standard for nuisance noise. However, sound equipment audible beyond a residential property line in a residential area has a stated limit of 75 decibels."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Drilling for oil and gas wells is allowed 24 hours without time constraints. General construction noise falls under the 'unreasonably loud' nuisance standard.
Prohibited in public between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. In residential areas, sound equipment audible beyond the property line is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. and should not exceed 75 decibels. Loudspeakers or amplifiers that annoy persons of ordinary sensibilities are prohibited, with exceptions for public events with advance permission.
Falls under the general 'unreasonably loud, disturbing, raucous, or unnecessary noise' nuisance standard if it interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of a private residence.
Prohibits continued or frequent sounding of horns except as a warning. Operation of vehicles creating loud, unnecessary grating, grinding, jarring, rattling noise, or vibrations is prohibited. Exhausts without mufflers are prohibited. Vehicle sound equipment audible or causing vibration 30 feet away is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10PM-10AM (residential amplified sound); 10:30PM-7AM (public amplified sound).
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (432) 685-7108.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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