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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Limits are for stationary noise sources for more than 90% of a measurement period (minimum 10 minutes). Pure tone, cyclically varying, or repetitively impulsive noise exceeding 5 dB(A) less than general limits is unlawful. Fluctuating or intermittent noise greater than 15 dB(A) over ambient, or exceeding 70 dB(A) in residential areas, is unlawful."
AI Executive Summary
Arvada, CO noise ordinances, outlined in Article II of the City Code, generally prohibit excessive or unusually loud noise from 9 PM to 7 AM, which is considered a noise disturbance. The city sets maximum permissible continuous sound pressure levels for various land use districts. Special event permits may offer relief from these regulations.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM in residential or business districts. Construction projects are subject to light industrial noise level limits.
Amplified Sound
Unlawful if plainly audible at property boundaries, through party walls/ceilings/floors, or plainly audible at 25 feet from a vehicle. Loudspeakers and sound amplifying equipment require a permit.
Animals
Barking dog complaints can be filed with Animal Control. Feeding of wildlife is prohibited in city parks or golf courses.
Vehicles
Sounding of horns is restricted to danger warnings, with exceptions for weddings and sports victories within two hours of completion. Motorcycles manufactured after December 31, 1982, must have an EPA noise label. Operation of refuse compacting vehicles exceeding 75 dB(A) at 50 feet to the rear is prohibited.
Other
Alarms and bells sounding for more than five minutes or between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM are prohibited. Fireworks/explosives creating impulsive noise or disturbance between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM are restricted. Loading operations causing a noise disturbance between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM are unlawful. Recreational activities like model aircraft with internal combustion engines or model rockets are prohibited between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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