Quiet Hours: Salt Lake City vs Sandy
How do quiet hours rules compare between Salt Lake City, UT and Sandy, UT?
Salt Lake City and Sandy have similar restriction levels.
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake County
Salt Lake City quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 9 AM weekends per SLC Code 9.28. Residential noise limit is 55 dBA at night.
View full Salt Lake City rules →Sandy, UT
Salt Lake County
Sandy City quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under Title 9 of the Sandy Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise audible at property lines during these hours is a class C misdemeanor.
View full Sandy rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Salt Lake City | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM-7 AM (weekdays); 10 PM-9 AM (weekends) | 10 PM to 7 AM |
| Night Limit | 55 dBA residential | - |
| Day Limit | 65 dBA residential | - |
| Code | SLC Code Chapter 9.28 | - |
| Fine | Up to $1,000 (Class B) | - |
| State Law | - | Utah Code 76-9-102 |
| Classification | - | Class C misdemeanor |
| Report | - | Sandy PD non-emergency |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Salt Lake City FAQ
Can I be cited for loud talking outdoors after 10 PM?
Yes if the noise exceeds 55 dBA at the property line or is deemed unreasonable under SLC 9.28.
Who enforces this?
Salt Lake City at (801) 535-7704.
Sandy FAQ
Who enforces noise at night in Sandy?
Sandy City Police respond to noise complaints. Call 801-799-3000 for non-emergency dispatch.
Who enforces this?
Sandy at (801) 568-7100.
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