Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Sound And Noise-Related Equipment

A permit must be obtained by users of any loudspeaker, sound amplifier or any other machine or device which produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound outside of a building or other enclosed structure. Events in City parks require prior reservation from the Parks & Recreation Department.

Report: Active Noise Permit Listing (.pdf, updated daily)
Form: Daily Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Extended Daily Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Annual Permit Application (updated October 2021)
Form: Commercial Establishment Permit (updated September 2022)

Requirements: Applicants must:

Expiration: varies with permit

Ordinance: Chapter 30

Brochure: Commercial Establishment Permit: Informational Brochure

FAQs: Sound and Noise Regulation Administration FAQs (.pdf)