§ 9-2-30. DECIBEL LIMITS FOR OUTDOOR MUSIC.

(A)

Unless a more restrictive decibel limit is required by a temporary event impact plan, a condition on an outdoor music venue permit, or by another provision of this code, sound equipment for which a permit has been issued under Subpart B ( Live Music Permits ) may be operated at the following decibel levels:

(1)

Up to 85 decibels between 10:00 a.m. and:

(a)

10:30 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday;

(b)

11:00 p.m. on Thursday; or

(c)

12:00 midnight on Friday or Saturday.

(2)

Up to 85 decibels at an outdoor music venue with an occupancy capacity of 600 or fewer people located in the Warehouse District or Sixth Street District, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.

(3)

Up to 85 decibels during the spring festival season, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m.

(4)

Up to 85 decibels at an outdoor music venue located in the Red River Cultural District, between 10:00 a.m. and:

(a)

10:30 p.m. on Sunday through Wednesday;

(b)

12:00 midnight on Thursday; or

(c)

1:00 a.m. on Friday or Saturday.

(B)

In addition to the requirements of Subsection (A) of this section, use of sound equipment at an outdoor music venue is:

(1)

limited to 70 decibels if the venue is associated with a restaurant (general) use, as prescribed under Section 25-2-808 ( Restaurants and Cocktail Lounges ), and the hours of operation prescribed under Subsection (A) of this section; and

(2)

subject to the decibel limits prescribed under Section 25-2-583 ( Commercial Recreation (CR) District Regulations ), if located in a commercial recreation district.

(C)

The decibel limits prescribed under this section must be measured with a decibel meter approved by the music office.

Source: Ord. 20110210-029; Ord. 20110303-012; Ord. No. 20180426-008 , Pt. 3, 5-7-18.