Construction hours in Colorado Springs, CO — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Construction noise in Colorado Springs is subject to the general noise ordinance (§9.8.101). Construction activities that exceed permissible decibel limits or cause unreasonable disturbance outside daytime hours are prohibited.
No separate construction-hours chapter exists; all noise is regulated under City Code Title 9, Chapter 9.8. The general framework prohibits unreasonable noise, and §9.8.105 allows a 10 dB(A) increase between 7 AM and 7 PM (for 15 minutes per hour), which effectively accommodates standard daytime construction. Permits for hardship situations — such as emergency repairs requiring nighttime work — may be obtained under §9.8.109 from the Mayor's designee. Large construction projects may also require a separate encroachment or right-of-way permit from Public Works.
Citations issued under §9.8.101 and general penalty §1.1.201. Fines vary; complaints handled by CSPD.
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