Noise Ordinances in Boulder, CO (2026)
5 verified noise ordinances for Boulder, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Boulder enforces quiet hours 11 PM to 7 AM weekdays, midnight to 8 AM weekends. The Hill neighborhood near CU campus sees heightened enforcement for party noise.
Boulder Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Heavy RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Boulder allows construction typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays. Sunday and holiday work generally restricted.
Boulder Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Boulder considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. CRS §18-9-202 covers dogs at large statewide.
Boulder Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsLeaf Blower Rules
Boulder has considered gas-powered leaf blower restrictions. Current rules rely on the general noise ordinance but advocacy groups continue pushing for equipment-level bans in residential neighborhoods near Chautauqua and Mapleton Hill.
Boulder Leaf Blower Rules
Some RestrictionsAmplified Music & Events
Boulder regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. CRS §18-9-106 applies.
Boulder Amplified Music & Event Noise Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Boulder County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Boulder city rules.
Noise Ordinances in Boulder County →