Arlington, TX Sound Ordinance
This code is current through March 2009.
Entire code available at: http://www.arlingtontx.gov/citysecretary/disclaimer.html
Nuisance.
Article II Nuisances Enumerated.
Section 2.03 Other Nuisances Enumerated
The following shall constitute nuisances when caused, allowed, maintained, or suffered to exist within the jurisdiction of the City of Arlington:
1. The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long-continued noise disturbs the peace and quiet of persons in the neighborhood or the occupants of adjacent premises who have and possess normal nervous sensibilities.
2. Any condition prohibited by the Texas Penal Code, Section 42.01(a)(5) (below), as amended.
(Amend Ord 07-045, 6/19/07)
Texas Penal Code:
Sec. 42.01. DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly:
(5) makes unreasonable noise in a public place other than a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code, or in or near a private residence that he has no right to occupy;