Quiet Hours: Denver vs Nashville
How do quiet hours rules compare between Denver, CO and Nashville, TN?
Denver and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
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.
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Davidson County
Nashville's noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 9 prohibits sounds plainly audible beyond a property boundary that disturb neighbors. Amplified sound restrictions apply during late-night hours; the Department of Codes and Building Safety enforces violations.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denver | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Code | - | Metro Code Title 9 (Noise & Amplified Sound) |
| Residential Standard | - | Plainly audible at property boundary prohibited |
| Amplified Sound Restriction | - | ~11 PM–7 AM near residences |
| Live Music | - | Exempt from 85 dB(A) cap; audibility limits still apply |
| Enforcement | - | Metro Codes / Police; 311 for complaints |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Nashville FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Nashville?
Nashville's noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 9 prohibits sounds plainly audible beyond a property boundary that disturb neighbors. Amplified sound restrictions apply during late-night hours; the Department of Codes and Building Safety enforces violations.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Nashville?
Code: Metro Code Title 9 (Noise & Amplified Sound). Residential Standard: Plainly audible at property boundary prohibited. Amplified Sound Restriction: ~11 PM–7 AM near residences. Live Music: Exempt from 85 dB(A) cap; audibility limits still apply.
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