Weld County, CO Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

The provisions of this Article shall not apply to:

A. Any noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency.

B. The sound made by any burglar, fire, personal safety or other warning device.

C. Any noise made during the operation of aircraft or other activities which are preempted by federal law, with respect to noise control.

D. Any noise made during the operation of agricultural equipment which is used on a farm or ranch in the production of agricultural products.

E. Sounds made by dogs and by farm animals, including but not limited to bovines, goats, horses, fowl and llamas.

F. Any noise related to the operation of a railroad.

G. Any noise related to the production, promotion or holding of cultural, entertainment, athletic or patriotic events (including but not limited to concerts), which are sponsored by the State, any political subdivision of the State or any of its lessees, licensees or permittees.

H. Any noise related to the use of property for the purposes of conducting speed or endurance events involving motor or other vehicles, but only where such use has been authorized by resolution, variance permit or nonconforming use authorized by the political subdivision or governmental agency having jurisdiction to authorize such use, and only during the specific period of time that such use is authorized.

I. Any noise made by public utilities regulated pursuant to Title 40, C.R.S.

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