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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Decibel measurements are taken from the offended party's premises. Construction/landscaping noise between 7 AM and 10 PM should not exceed 85 dBA."
AI Executive 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.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
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.
Amplified Sound
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).
Animals
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.
Vehicles
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.
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