Legal Construction Time In Houston
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Every city in Texas is different — but for the most part, loud noises aren't allowed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Still, your neighbors may not be happy if you start yard work when they're sleeping. There's no set law in Texas when it comes to landscaping work or lawn care.
Construction noise is covered by Chapter 12.08. 440 in Title 12 of the County Codes. Most construction must take place between a.m. and p.m. during normal weekdays. However, emergency repairs may be performed as necessary.
Contact the local governing authority, usually a building or permit department, usually in the city services building or city hall. Could be a construction facilities department, etc. Get online and do a search for your city or county building department. Call and ask what is needed for a building permit.
Your building and improvement plans can be reviewed and a building permit issued within 10 business days, pending prerequisite approval.
Prima facie evidence of unreasonable noise: In residential areas between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the generation of sound from any identifiable source that exceeds 50 dB(A) at the property line of an offended person shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.
What are the permitted hours for construction activity? Construction operations, including the delivery of materials and equipment, which produce noise disturbances, are only permitted between the hours of a.m. to p.m. on weekdays and a.m. to p.m. on weekends.
In San Antonio, daytime is defined as 6 AM to 10 PM but in Houston permitted construction hours are 7 AM to 8 PM while Dallas ends the daytime hours at 7 PM. Additionally, each jurisdiction regulates weekend, holiday and after hours work differently, requiring special permits for exceptions to normal permitted hours.
All construction work may be conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Any work performed outside these hours will be subject to the noise ordinance, and citations will be issued if not in compliance. For further questions, contact the Planning and Development department.
Requiring a new commercial establishment permit for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants within 300 feet of a residence playing amplified sound that can be heard outdoors after proposed hours, p.m. Monday through Thursday and p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Prima facie evidence of unreasonable noise: In residential areas between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the generation of sound from any identifiable source that exceeds 50 dB(A) at the property line of an offended person shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.
