PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.

Austin City Code tit. 9, ch. 9-2, art. 3

in effect

Austin City Code § 9-2-61 OFFENSES.

§ 9-2-61 - OFFENSES. (A) A person commits an offense if the person makes noise or uses sound equipment in violation of a provision of this chapter or a sound impact plan or temporary event impact plan required under this chapter. (B) An offense under this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500. (C) A culpable mental state is not required for the commission of an offense under this chapter. (D) Each occurrence of a violation of this chapter is a separate offense. (E) A violation of this chapter is a nuisance. The prosecution of an offense under this chapter does not limit the City's right to abate the nuisance, including the use of injunctive relief. Source: Ord. 20130822-033; Ord. No. 20141106-021, Pt. 5, 11-17-14.

Austin City Code § 9-2-62 ENFORCEMENT POLICIES.

§ 9-2-62 - ENFORCEMENT POLICIES. The police chief may adopt enforcement policies to measure sound levels under this chapter in accordance with Chapter 1-2 (Adoption of Rules). Source: Ord. 20130822-033.

Austin City Code § 9-2-63 SUSPENSION OF A PERMIT.

§ 9-2-63 - SUSPENSION OF A PERMIT. (A) The accountable official may suspend a permit if the official determines that: (1) the permit was issued in error; or (2) at least four documented violations of the Sound Impact Plan have occurred within a 45-day period. (B) A suspension is effective for up to two weeks. Source: Ord. 20130822-033; Ord. No. 20180510-018, Pt. 6, 5-21-18.

Austin City Code § 9-2-64 REVOCATION OF A PERMIT.

§ 9-2-64 - REVOCATION OF A PERMIT. (A) The accountable official may immediately revoke a permit issued pursuant to Section 9-2-39 (Permit for an Outdoor Music Venue) that has been suspended if the accountable official determines that Sound Impact Plan has been violated: (1) during the suspension; or (2) within six months after the end of the suspension. (B) A permit holder may appeal a revocation not later than 10 calendar days after the date of the revocation. (C) A notice of appeal must be on a form prescribed by the accountable official and must include: (1) the name, address, and telephone number of the appellant; (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the venue; and (3) the reasons the appellant believes the decision does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. (D) The city council shall hear the appeal at the next available scheduled meeting following seven days after the receipt of the notice of appeal. (E) A revocation order remains in effect during the pendency of an appeal under this section. Source: Ord. 20130822-033; Ord. No. 20180510-018, Pt. 6, 5-21-18.

Austin City Code § 9-2-65 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUSPEND A PERMIT.

§ 9-2-65 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUSPEND A PERMIT. (A) The accountable official may give notice to the permit holder of the official's intent to suspend a permit issued under Section 9-2-39 (Permit for an Outdoor Music Venue). (B) The notice may include one or more of the following: (1) proposed modifications to the sound impact plan; or (2) the time, date, and place for a mandatory meeting between the permit holder and City personnel. Source: Ord. 20130822-033; Ord. No. 20180510-018, Pt. 6, 5-21-18.

Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9PRAC_CH9-2NOAMSO_ART3PEENFetched: 10/27/2026