Noise Ordinances in Utah County, UT (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Utah County, Utah.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Utah County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Quiet Hours

Unincorporated Utah County applies a nuisance-based noise standard under Utah County Code. There are no fixed codified quiet hours for the county; enforcement relies on disturbance and public nuisance determinations. Utah Code §76-9-102 (Disorderly Conduct) provides state-level backup.

Utah County Unincorporated Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

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Construction Hours

Unincorporated Utah County follows Utah construction noise norms. Construction that creates unreasonable disturbance outside standard hours may be a nuisance. Practical guideline is 7 AM–9 PM weekdays and 8 AM–6 PM Saturdays.

Utah County Unincorporated Construction Hours

Some Restrictions

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Barking Dogs

Persistent barking that constitutes a public nuisance is enforceable under Utah County animal control ordinances and Utah state nuisance law. The Utah County Animal Control Division handles complaints.

Utah County Unincorporated Barking Dog Rules

Some Restrictions

Utah County Code Chapter 5, Article 5-2, sec. 5-2-13(a)(6) (Public nuisance — barking/howling) (Ord. No. 2019-25, 6-25-19)

5-2-13. Public nuisance. The introduction, possession or maintenance of any animal, or the allowing of any animal to be in contravention of this Chapter is, in addition to being unlawful, hereby declared to be a public nuisance. (a) Any animal which does any of the following shall be deemed a nuisance: (1) Causes damage to the property of anyone other than its owner or custodian; ... (6) Barks,...

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Leaf Blower Rules

Utah County has no leaf blower-specific ban. General noise ordinance limits apply during quiet hours. Gas-powered blowers widely used across Provo, Orem, and Wasatch Front neighborhoods year-round.

noise/leaf-blower-rules

Few Restrictions

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Amplified Music & Events

Utah County regulates amplified music under general noise ordinances. Provo City Code §9.06 and Orem City Code §9-3 govern sound. Special event permits required for amplified outdoor events. Utah Code §76-9-102 applies.