Port Arthur, TX · Jefferson County
Temporary Permit Sound Producing Device
This application is for a person or group seeking a temporary permit to use a sound-producing device for announcements or advertising in Port Arthur.
What this form is
Applicants use this form to seek a temporary permit for sound-producing devices, including loudspeaker-equipped trucks or autos and amplifiers used in the city’s streets for announcements or advertising. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, type of use, number of days, and starting and ending dates. The permit is issued upon proper validation and signatures, subject to the stated condition against unreasonably loud, disturbing, or obnoxious sound.
Who needs it
A person or group seeking a temporary permit for a sound-producing device described on the form should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This permit application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the Director of Community Services validates and signs it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Temporary Permit Sound Producing Device application.
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Complete The Applicant Section
Provide your contact information, select the applicable type of use, and enter the requested dates and number of days.
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Gather Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Temporary Permit Sound Producing Device application?
- It is an application for a temporary permit involving sound-producing devices, such as loudspeaker-equipped vehicles or amplifiers used for announcements or advertising.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant or group details, the type of use, the number of days, and starting and ending dates. It also includes spaces for the applicant’s and Director of Community Services’ signatures and dates.
- Do I need a notary for the Temporary Permit Sound Producing Device application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and the Director of Community Services, but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Temporary Permit Sound Producing Device application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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