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Idaho Falls, ID Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Construction hours in Idaho Falls, ID, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.

Key Facts

Barred hours (residential)
12:00 am to 5:30 am
Allowed hours (residential)
5:30 am to 12:00 am
Industrial/manufacturing zones
No hour restriction
Night permit
Public Works Director, max 14 days

Summary

Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, bans plainly audible residential-zone construction noise from midnight to 5:30 a.m.; work is allowed 5:30 a.m. to midnight.

CONSTRUCTION NOISE IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS: No person shall create, continue, or cause any plainly audible noise within an area that is zoned residential that is created by construction activities, between the hours of 12:00 am to 5:30 am. ... (4) Construction Noise ... (a) Between the hours of 5:30 am to 12:00 am where the source of the sound is in an area zoned residential...

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Full Breakdown

In residential zones, the nuisance-noise ordinance bars plainly audible construction noise between 12:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. A companion defense provision confirms construction between 5:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. in a residential zone is permitted, along with construction in industrial or manufacturing zones at any hour. Contractors needing the overnight window can apply to the Public Works Director for a night construction noise permit, capped at fourteen consecutive days.

Violations & Fines

Infraction with a Council-set fine; a second violation within one calendar year is a misdemeanor (§ 5-4-11(F)).

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours can construction crews work in Idaho Falls neighborhoods?
Plainly audible construction noise in residential zones is allowed 5:30 a.m. to midnight; it's banned 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. under City Code § 5-4-11(C)(6) and (D)(4)(a).
Can a contractor get permission to work overnight?
Yes - the Public Works Director may issue a night construction noise permit for up to fourteen consecutive days when the applicant shows unavoidable loss or urgent need.

Sources & Official References

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