Quiet Hours: Colorado Springs vs Manitou Springs
How do quiet hours rules compare between Colorado Springs, CO and Manitou Springs, CO?
Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs have similar restriction levels.
Colorado Springs, CO
El Paso County
Colorado Springs City Code section 9.8.104 sets enforceable decibel limits by zone and time of day. In residential zones the cap is 55 dB(A) from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and a stricter 50 dB(A) from 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Exceeding the limit for the zone and time is declared excessive, unusually loud, and unlawful.
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El Paso County
Manitou Springs enacted a formal Noise Regulation Ordinance (No. 2817, adopted August 15, 2017), codified in Chapter 6.08 of the municipal code. The city is a small historic tourist town and enforces noise standards to preserve residential quality of life.
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| Fact | Colorado Springs | Manitou Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | City Code Sec. 9.8.104 | - |
| Residential day limit (7 AM-7 PM) | 55 dB(A) | - |
| Residential night limit (7 PM-7 AM) | 50 dB(A) | - |
| Measurement | A-weighted meter, 25 ft from source/property line (Sec. 9.8.103) | - |
| Plain-audible standard | Audible without a meter is independently unlawful (Sec. 9.8.101) | - |
| Hardship relief | Permit from City Manager under Sec. 9.8.109 | - |
| Noise Ordinance | - | Chapter 6.08 (Ord. No. 2817, adopted Aug 15, 2017) |
| State Nighttime Limit | - | 50 dB(A) residential, 7 PM–7 AM (C.R.S. §25-12-103) |
| State Daytime Limit | - | 55 dB(A) residential, 7 AM–7 PM |
| Police Non-Emergency | - | 719-390-5555 |
| STR Noise | - | Hosts responsible for guest compliance |
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Colorado Springs FAQ
Does Colorado Springs have fixed quiet hours?
Effectively yes by way of decibel limits. Section 9.8.104 drops the residential cap from 55 dB(A) during the day to 50 dB(A) between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., so nighttime noise is restricted more tightly than daytime noise.
Can police cite me without a sound meter?
Yes. Section 9.8.101 makes excessive or unusually loud noise unlawful when it 'can be heard without the use of an electronic measurement device,' and section 9.8.101(G) lets officers consider time of day, location, and whether the noise carries 100 feet from its source.
How is the decibel level measured?
Under section 9.8.103, on the A-weighting scale of a standard sound level meter, at least 25 feet from the noise source (or property line if on private property), with wind no more than 5 mph or 25 mph with a windscreen.
Manitou Springs FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Manitou Springs?
Manitou Springs enacted a formal Noise Regulation Ordinance (No. 2817, adopted August 15, 2017), codified in Chapter 6.08 of the municipal code. The city is a small historic tourist town and enforces noise standards to preserve residential quality of life.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Manitou Springs?
Noise Ordinance: Chapter 6.08 (Ord. No. 2817, adopted Aug 15, 2017). State Nighttime Limit: 50 dB(A) residential, 7 PM–7 AM (C.R.S. §25-12-103). State Daytime Limit: 55 dB(A) residential, 7 AM–7 PM. Police Non-Emergency: 719-390-5555.
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