Denver does not set specific mandatory operating hours for garage sales through the DRMC. However, general noise ordinances and neighborhood standards effectively limit sales to reasonable daytime hours. Most Denver garage sales operate during standard daytime hours consistent with residential neighborhood norms.
While no specific garage sale hours are codified, Denver's noise ordinance (DRMC Chapter 36) restricts unreasonable noise in residential areas, effectively limiting loud sales activities to reasonable hours. Common practice is to hold sales between 7 AM or 8 AM and dusk. Sales extending into evening hours with lighting and noise may generate neighbor complaints. Weekday and weekend sales are both permitted. There are no restrictions on which days of the week sales may be held. Block-wide sales and neighborhood events may have their own coordinated schedules.
Garage sales that generate excessive noise outside of reasonable hours may be cited under Denver's noise ordinance. Complaints are handled through Denver 311. Bright lighting for evening sales that disturbs neighbors may also generate complaints. Enforcement is almost entirely complaint-driven.
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