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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Impulsive noise repeating four or more times in any hour shall not exceed 80 dBA. Vehicle noise has a maximum permitted level of 80 decibels."
AI Executive Summary
Cheyenne, WY noise ordinances prohibit excessive sound, including specific decibel limits for residential (57 dBA day, 50 dBA night) and non-residential areas (65 dBA day, 55 dBA night). A recent vehicle noise ordinance mandates mufflers and sets an 80-decibel limit, with fines from $100-$200 for initial violations. Animal noise and power equipment use during certain hours are also restricted.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
Operating power equipment (saws, sanders, drills, grinders, garden tools) outdoors in residential districts is prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day.
Amplified Sound
Operating or permitting radios, televisions, musical instruments, or similar devices to cause a noise disturbance is prohibited. Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., such devices are prohibited if plainly audible across property boundaries or 50 feet from a vehicle. Permits for residential block parties can provide relief from noise levels.
Animals
Animals barking, whining, howling, or making other noise in an excessive or untimely continuous fashion is considered a public nuisance.
Vehicles
All vehicles within city limits must be equipped with a muffler. Bypassing or cutting out mufflers and creating 'excessive smoke' are prohibited. The maximum permitted vehicle noise is 80 decibels.
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