Plano, TX
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Plano, TX.
Ordinance Summary
Plano, TX noise ordinances, primarily Article V, Chapter 14 of the City Code, prohibit loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises that offend a reasonable person's sensibilities or interfere with public peace. While a general prohibition exists 24/7, specific activities like commercial operations, construction, and power equipment have stricter decibel limits and quiet hours, typically from 10 PM to 7 AM.
Quiet Hours
Specific quiet hours are generally from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (or 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM for some activities). During these times, noise restrictions become stricter for commercial businesses, construction, and the operation of power/pneumatic equipment near residential areas. A general prohibition against unreasonable noise applies 24/7.
Police Non-Emergency
Not specifiedDecibel Limits
"Decibel measurements are taken from the offended party's premises. Construction/landscaping noise between 7 AM and 10 PM should not exceed 85 dBA."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction on private property within 500 feet of a residential area or residential use is prohibited between 10:01 PM and 6:59 AM. Reasonably necessary construction or landscaping activities are allowed from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, provided the noise does not exceed 85 dBA.
Operating or permitting amplified sound (radios, TVs, musical instruments, etc.) in a manner that unreasonably disturbs public peace or a reasonable person's sensibilities is unlawful. Sound 'plainly audible to adjacent private property or for fifty (50) feet onto public property' is restricted. Vehicle loudspeakers are unlawful if clearly audible 50 feet from the source. Commercial amplified sound has specific decibel limits (70 dBA day, 60 dBA night).
Owning, keeping, possessing, or harboring animals that, by frequent or habitual noisemaking, are disturbing to a reasonable and prudent person is prohibited. Complaints are handled by Animal Services.
Operating or permitting vehicle loudspeakers or sound-amplifying equipment so that the sound is clearly audible for fifty feet from its source in public areas is prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Specific quiet hours are generally from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (or 10:01 PM to 6:59 AM for some activities). During these times, noise restrictions become stricter for commercial businesses, construction, and the operation of power/pneumatic equipment near residential areas. A general prohibition against unreasonable noise applies 24/7..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: Not specified.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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