5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Denver County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
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.
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.
Denver DRMC Chapter 8 prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making noise continuously for 10+ minutes or intermittently for 30+ minutes. Enforced by Denver Animal Protection.
Denver has no outright ban on leaf blowers but phases in restrictions on gas-powered commercial landscape equipment. DRMC Chapter 36 noise limits apply, and the city launched an Electric Lawn Equipment Pilot in 2022 reflecting Denver's ozone non-attainment status along the Front Range.
Denver regulates amplified sound under DRMC Chapter 36 with specific decibel limits and requires a Sound Amplification Permit from the Department of Excise and Licenses for outdoor events, concerts, and festivals. Residential amplified music must stay below 55 dB(A) at the property line during the day.
1 cities in Denver County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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