Sound Permit Application

To apply for a sound permit, please download and complete this form and return it to Adel City Hall or City Administrative Clerk Sarah Hauser at shauser@adeliowa.org.

Alternatively, you may submit the application by filling out the form below.

If you apply via email or using the form below, please send the appropriate permit fee to City Hall.

A complete copy of the City of Adel Noise Ordinance (Ordinance No. 256) is available from the Code Compliance Department. The following is an excerpt from that ordinance as it pertains to the Sound Permit.

43.08 NOISE PERMIT FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT.

No person shall use, operate or cause to be used or operated any sound equipment upon the public right-of-way, in any building or upon any public or private premises, if the sound emitted is plainly audible from the public right-of-way within the City, unless such person has obtained a noise permit in accordance with this section, and the actual use or operation of such sound equipment is not inconsistent with the statements made in the application, the conditions imposed in the sound equipment permit or the limitations specified in subsection 4 of this section. A noise permit shall not be transferable, and it shall be conspicuously displayed on or adjacent to the sound equipment.
1. Application for Permit. Applications for noise permits shall be made in writing to the City Clerk and shall contain the following information:
  A. Name, address, phone number(s) and signature of applicant.
  B. The purpose for which the sound equipment will be used.
  C. The location where the sound equipment will be used.
  D. The number of days of use and proposed hours of operation of the sound equipment.
  E. A general description of the sound equipment, including the license number of any motor vehicle upon which it is to be operated.
  F. Any other information as may be required by the City Clerk.
2. Permit Fee. The fees for a noise permit are as follows:
  A. Permits for 1 day or less = $50.00
  B. Permits for 2 through 7 days = $100.00
  No fee is required for a noise permit issued to City, State or Federal government or any governmental subdivision or agency thereof.
3. Issuance of Permit. Permits may be issued by the City Clerk. Except as hereinafter provided, if the application contains the required information and is accompanied by the required fee, the noise permit for sound equipment shall be issued with reasonable dispatch. If the event requiring a noise permit has an ending time of 10:00 p.m. or later, the application must be approved by the Council prior to the permit being issued.
Permit applications received less than two (2) weeks before the event may not be processed by the City in time for the event.
Is this for the amplification of a live performance?*
Name*
First Last
Applicant's Phone Number*
Applicant's Email Address*
Applicant's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Have you, the applicant ever been cited for a violation of the Adel Noise Ordinance?*
Please Explain*
Property Owner's Name*
First Last
Property Owner's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Property Owner's Signature
If property owner is different from applicant, please call City Hall or upload the property owner's signature. Along with the signature and date, the file must contain the following statement: I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and certify that I am the record fee title holder of the property for which this sound permit is requested, and I hereby consent to this application for a sound permit as described on this application.
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Address of proposed activity*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Describe proposed activity, including times, dates, and number of people attending.*
How will the parking for this event be handled?*
Attach a sketch plan of the proposed layout of the sound amplification equipment, including the orientation to and approximate distances from the adjoining properties.*
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Have the adjoining property owners/residents been notified of the event for which this permit is requested?*
- Yes
- No
Addresses notified*
You may upload a separate document of all addresses that have been notified if necessary.
Upload addresses that have been notified.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 2 MB.
Describe what measures will be taken, if any, to minimize the effects of this performance on surrounding property.*
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION - I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the statements furnished including the drawing, present all information required for this application, and that the facts, statements and information presented are true and correct, and based upon my personal knowledge. I hereby acknowledge my obligation to comply with the City of Adel Municipal Code as it pertains to this activity and to obtain any and all necessary City, County, State and Federal permits, approvals and/or clearances, if applicable. Further, I hereby certify that I have read, understand and have received a copy of the conditions for the operation of the Sound Permit, and hereby agree to comply with such conditions. I also understand that should I fail to comply with the agreed upon conditions, my permit may be immediately revoked and that all other applicable penalties, including criminal prosecution may be pursued. Furthermore, by submitting this application online I acknowledge my electronic signature to carry the same weight as my print signature.
I have read and agree to the terms above.*
- Yes
Applicant's Signature*
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Sound Permit Application

43.08 NOISE PERMIT FOR SOUND EQUIPMENT.