8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Salt Lake County, Utah.
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Unincorporated Salt Lake County observes nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Title 6 of the County Code. During these hours, sounds that disturb a reasonable person at the property line are prohibited, including loud music, parties, power tools, and engine revving. Daytime noise must still stay within reasonable limits, and Unified Police Department enforces violations alongside county code enforcement staff.
Construction permitted 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 8 PM weekends/holidays in unincorporated Salt Lake County. Outside these hours requires a special permit from the building division.
Barking dogs that continue for extended periods or recur frequently are a public nuisance under Salt Lake County Code. Typical thresholds are 15 minutes of continuous barking or 30 minutes of intermittent barking. Salt Lake County Animal Services in West Jordan investigates complaints, issues warnings, and can cite owners. Utah Code 18-1 makes dog owners strictly liable for damage, reinforcing responsible control.
No countywide leaf blower ordinance in Salt Lake County. Must comply with general noise limits (10 PM to 7 AM quiet hours) and construction-hour window. Salt Lake City has proposed gas blower restrictions.
Amplified sound audible beyond 50 feet from source or across a property line violates SLCo Code 9.04. Outdoor events over 100 attendees require a special event permit with sound plan.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) noise preempted by FAA 14 CFR Part 150. Airport runs a voluntary nighttime noise abatement program. Complaints go through SLC Airport Noise Office at 801-575-2401.
Commercial and industrial noise in unincorporated Salt Lake County is limited by Title 6 nuisance standards and Title 19 zoning. Loading docks, HVAC, compressors, and mechanical equipment must not be plainly audible inside nearby homes. Nighttime operations next to residential zones require mitigation. Unified Police and county code enforcement investigate complaints, with escalating penalties.
Modified exhausts, engine revving, loud stereos, and squealing tires are prohibited on streets in unincorporated Salt Lake County. State law requires all vehicles to have functional factory-equivalent mufflers, and music plainly audible 50 feet from a vehicle can draw a citation. Unified Police Department enforces both state traffic code and county noise rules.
5 cities in Salt Lake County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
8 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
7 verified rules • Aircraft Noise, Amplified Music & Events
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