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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Lakewood's ordinance primarily defines prohibited noise based on its 'unreasonable' nature or audibility at property lines rather than specific decibel levels."
AI Executive Summary
Lakewood, CO's noise control ordinance, Chapter 9.52, prohibits "unreasonable noise" and specific loud disturbances. General quiet hours restrict amplified sound, bells/chimes, and truck loading between 10 PM and 7 AM. Construction activities are generally limited to 6 AM to 9 PM, with power equipment restricted from 10 PM to 7 AM. Animal noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace is also prohibited.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Construction activities in residential or commercial districts are prohibited between 9 PM and 6 AM. The operation of power equipment for home or building repair, grounds maintenance, or construction is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM. Remodeling or use of repair or maintenance power equipment on a residential property and roofing is allowed between 7 AM and 9 PM. Emergency work is excluded.
Amplified Sound
Using loudspeakers, public address systems, or other sound-amplifying equipment for transmitting music or sound is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM if plainly audible at the property line. Between 7 AM and 10 PM, the intensity and loudness must not be unreasonable. Amplified sound from a motor vehicle is prohibited if plainly audible at 25 feet, unless a permit is issued.
Animals
No person shall permit any animal or bird to create frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noise that unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood.
Vehicles
Operating vehicles out of repair or loaded in a manner that causes unreasonable noise is unlawful. Mufflers are required to be in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent unreasonable noise; modification to amplify noise is prohibited. Dynamic braking devices must be properly muffled. Truck loading in a residential district or within 300 feet of a hotel/motel/residential district is prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM.
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