Quiet hours in Provo, UT — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Provo regulates noise under City Code Chapter 9.06 using decibel limits. The residential daytime maximum is 85 dBA. Quiet hours of 10 PM–7 AM are the general standard for residential areas. Proximity to BYU campus makes enforcement active year-round.
Provo City Code Chapter 9.06 prohibits unreasonably loud or disturbing noise. The residential/agricultural zone daytime limit is 85 dBA measured at the property line or 50 feet from the source, whichever is applicable — measurements taken at least 5 feet from any wall and 3 feet above ground. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM are the community standard during which excessive noise is prohibited. Sound level measurements are not required to prove a violation if sufficient witness testimony establishes a disturbance. Public entertainment venues (sports arenas, restaurants) may not sustain 105 dBA or more at any time; violations require a mandatory 10-minute sound break below 85 dBA. Exemptions may be granted by permit from the Mayor's office (801-852-6105) for parades, carnivals, and special construction projects.
Noise violations are civil infractions. Permits to exceed limits may be issued by the Mayor's office; unpermitted violations may result in fines and cease-and-desist orders.
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