Noise Ordinances in Denver, CO (2026)
3 verified noise ordinances for Denver, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Quiet Hours
Denver DRMC Chapter 36 sets quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Residential limit is 55 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. Violations can reach $5,000/day.
Denver Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance
Some RestrictionsConstruction Hours
Denver restricts construction noise to 7 AM–9 PM Monday–Saturday and 8 AM–5 PM Sunday under DRMC Chapter 36. No construction noise is permitted outside these hours.
Denver Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsBarking Dogs
Denver DRMC Chapter 8 prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making noise continuously for 10+ minutes or intermittently for 30+ minutes. Enforced by Denver Animal Protection.
Denver Barking Dog Regulations
Some RestrictionsLooking for Denver County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denver city rules.
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