Construction Hours: Denver vs Phoenix
How do construction hours rules compare between Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ?
Denver and Phoenix have similar restriction levels.
Denver, CO
Denver County
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.
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Maricopa County
Phoenix City Code Section 23-14 restricts construction noise within 500 feet of inhabited structures. Summer hours (May 1 - September 30): 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays. Winter hours (October 1 - April 30): 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays. The Planning and Development Director may grant after-hours construction permits when public health/safety won't be impaired.
View full Phoenix rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denver | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday/Saturday Hours | 7 AM–9 PM | - |
| Sunday Hours | 8 AM–5 PM | - |
| Code Section | DRMC Chapter 36 | - |
| Enforcement | DDPHE + Denver PD 311 | - |
| Summer (May-Sep) | - | 6 AM to 7 PM weekdays |
| Winter (Oct-Apr) | - | 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays |
| Distance | - | Within 500 ft of inhabited structures |
| After-Hours Permit | - | Available from PDD Director |
| Complaints | - | 602-262-7884 |
| Code | - | Section 23-14 |
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Denver FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Denver?
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.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Denver?
Weekday/Saturday Hours: 7 AM–9 PM. Sunday Hours: 8 AM–5 PM. Code Section: DRMC Chapter 36. Enforcement: DDPHE + Denver PD 311.
Phoenix FAQ
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