Denver has no specific holiday decoration permit requirement. Displays on private residential property are allowed with no time limit. Must not obstruct sight triangles or sidewalks. Quiet hours still apply.
Denver does not regulate holiday decorations on private residential property. No permit or time limit applies to Christmas lights, Halloween displays, or other seasonal decor. General rules still apply: displays cannot obstruct the public right-of-way, block sidewalks (ADA 36-inch clear path), or obstruct sight triangles at intersections per DRMC. Inflatable decorations must be secured against wind (Denver gets frequent 40+ mph gusts). Outdoor electrical must be GFCI-protected and rated for wet locations per the 2020 National Electrical Code adopted by Denver Community Planning & Development. Amplified music or sound is subject to Denver's noise ordinance (DRMC §36-6): 55 dBA residential between 10 PM and 7 AM. HOAs in Denver (Stapleton/Central Park, Green Valley Ranch) commonly impose their own duration limits.
Obstructing sidewalk or sight triangle: notice to correct, $75 to $250. Unsafe electrical: correction order. Noise ordinance violation: $150 first offense.
Denver County, CO
Denver DRMC Chapter 36 sets quiet hours 11 PM–7 AM in residential zones. Residential limit is 55 dBA daytime, 50 dBA nighttime. Violations can reach $5,000/day.
Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
Denver requires driveways to meet setback and width standards. Blocking the public sidewalk is prohibited. Curb cuts require a permit from DOTI.
Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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Denver County, CO
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