Quiet hours in Centennial, CO — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Centennial's Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article 12 prohibits excessive noise that endangers personal or real property. The city relies on a general 'excessive noise' standard rather than specific decibel limits, supplemented by Colorado's state noise statute (CRS §25-12-103) which sets 55 dB daytime / 50 dB nighttime for residential areas.
Centennial's noise ordinance (Sec. 10-12-20) declares that protection and preservation of the home is of the highest importance and makes it unlawful to make, continue, or cause excessive noise. The city does not specify exact decibel limits, relying instead on a general standard. Colorado's state noise statute CRS §25-12-103 provides the quantitative framework: 55 dB daytime (7 AM-7 PM) and 50 dB nighttime (7 PM-7 AM) for residential areas; 60/55 dB for commercial; 70/65 dB for light industrial. Exemptions under Sec. 10-12-30 include emergency vehicles, trains, aircraft, snowplows, and lawful professional fireworks displays. Fines escalate for repeat offenses with $400 for third and subsequent offenses plus mandatory court appearance.
Graduated fine schedule with mandatory court appearance for third and subsequent offenses. Third offense: $400 fine. State CRS §18-9-106 (disturbing peace): Class 1 petty offense, up to $500.
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