Quiet hours in Englewood, CO — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Englewood's noise ordinance limits residential noise to 55 dB during the day and 50 dB from 10 PM to 7 AM. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM with the lower decibel limit. Code Compliance enforces violations through education and progressive enforcement.
Englewood's noise regulations establish decibel limits by zoning district and time of day. In residential zones, noise cannot exceed 55 dB during daytime hours and drops to 50 dB from 10 PM to 7 AM. These limits align with Colorado's state noise statute CRS §25-12-103, which provides the baseline framework. Special limits apply to construction activity, loading operations, and animals/fowl. The Code Compliance Division enforces noise violations, striving for voluntary compliance through education before escalating to formal enforcement. Report noise issues through the city's online service request system or contact Code Compliance at 1000 Englewood Parkway, Third Floor.
Noise ordinance violation: municipal citation with progressive fines. State CRS §18-9-106 (disturbing peace): Class 1 petty offense, up to $500.
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