Quiet Hours: Austin vs Denver
How do quiet hours rules compare between Austin, TX and Denver, CO?
Austin and Denver have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin City Code Chapter 9-2 establishes citywide quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, during which sound plainly audible across a property line in residential districts is prohibited. The Austin Police Department and Austin Code Department enforce, with Class C misdemeanor citations up to $500 per offense.
View full Austin rules →Denver, CO
Denver County
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.
View full Denver rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Denver |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Quiet Hours | - | 11 PM–7 AM (residential) |
| Residential Daytime Limit | - | 55 dBA |
| Residential Nighttime Limit | - | 50 dBA |
| Code Section | - | DRMC Chapter 36 |
| Max Fine | - | $5,000/day |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Denver FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Denver?
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.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Denver?
Quiet Hours: 11 PM–7 AM (residential). Residential Daytime Limit: 55 dBA. Residential Nighttime Limit: 50 dBA. Code Section: DRMC Chapter 36.
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