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Davis County, UT Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

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

Quiet hours in Davis County, UT, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.

Key Facts

County-wide curfew
None; set by each city
Bountiful quiet hours
11:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
Layton sound-device hours
9 p.m.-7 a.m.
Layton standard
Plainly audible at property line
Emergency exemption
Yes; also snow removal

Summary

Davis County sets no countywide quiet-hours law; each city does. In Bountiful, loading, construction, power equipment and garbage collection are unlawful between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. In Layton, sound devices may not be plainly audible at your property line from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Davis County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

The following acts are unlawful between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.: (a) Loading Operations... (b) Construction Work... (c) Commercial Power Equipment... in excess of five horsepower. (d) Garbage Collection.

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Full Breakdown

There is no single Davis County noise curfew for residents; most people live in cities that set their own rules, and the unincorporated county relies on general nuisance law. Bountiful City Code 8-7-101 makes it unlawful to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in their dwelling with unreasonably loud noise, and 8-7-102 lists specific acts unlawful between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (loading, construction, commercial power equipment over five horsepower, and garbage collection). Layton (Ord. 08-20) bars operating any radio, player, TV, instrument or sound device between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. in a way plainly audible at the property boundary. Check your specific city code.

Violations & Fines

Enforced as a class B misdemeanor in Layton; Bountiful cites nuisance/city-code violations. Actual emergencies and snow removal are exempt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Davis County have a noise curfew?
No. The county sets no general quiet-hours rule for residents; your city (Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, etc.) does. Unincorporated areas rely on county nuisance law.
When are quiet hours in Bountiful?
Loading, construction, large power equipment and garbage collection are unlawful between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. under Bountiful City Code 8-7-102.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Davis County

Parking Rules: Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsConstruction HoursSome RestrictionsAmplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsLeaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsVehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsDecibel LimitsSome RestrictionsBarking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Breed RestrictionsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Cat RulesSome Restrictions

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