Breckenridge, CO
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Breckenridge, CO.
Ordinance Summary
Breckenridge, CO noise ordinances, primarily found in Chapter 8 of the Town Code, regulate sound levels to ensure peace and quiet. The town sets maximum permissible noise levels for residential (55 dB day/50 dB night) and commercial (60 dB day/55 dB night) zones. Outdoor noise during designated quiet hours (10 PM - 8 AM) is limited to 50 decibels. Construction and vehicle noise have specific regulations.
Quiet Hours
10:00 PM - 8:00 AM for outdoor noise; general night decibel limits apply from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Police Non-Emergency
970-668-8600Decibel Limits
"Outdoor noise during the 10 PM - 8 AM quiet hours is specifically limited to 50 dB."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
No limit on construction noise between 7:00 AM and 6:59 PM, Monday through Saturday. Prohibited all day on January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25. Residential home improvement by owner-occupants permitted on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Playing music outside is prohibited after 10:00 PM. The Town Code also addresses exterior loudspeakers or amplifiers.
Community Services Officers respond to animal noise complaints. Dogs are required to be on a leash. Feeding wildlife is strictly prohibited.
Maximum permissible noise levels at any time: 80 decibels for vehicles under 10,000 pounds, and 90 decibels for vehicles 10,000 pounds or more, measured at least 25 feet away. This includes engine brake noise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
10:00 PM - 8:00 AM for outdoor noise; general night decibel limits apply from 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 970-668-8600.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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