Noise Amendment Ordinance No. 2241

  August 1, 2025

The City of Alamo Heights approved Ordinance No. 2241 amending City Code Sections 10-11 thru 10-18 relating to noise nuisances in the community. The new provisions for regulation and enforcement include setting maximum decibel levels for residential, commercial and events requiring a Special Event Permit issued by the City. Sound level meters will be to measure decibel levels during an investigation of noise The amended Section 10 also restricts the use of gasoline powered lawn equipment except during designated days / hours.

Click here for an informational sheet  regarding new regulations to abate noise nuisances and click here for Ordinance No. 2241 amending Sections 10-11 thru 10-18 of the City Codes.  There will be no enforcement action taken until after October 31, 2025.

The entire City Code Section 10 “Noise and Sound Level Regulation” can be accessed by the following link. Should there be any question regarding the amended Chapter 10, please contact the Alamo Heights Police Department at (210) 822-3321.