See below for times and conditions that certain noises are allowed. To report noise outside of these situations, contact 311. 

For construction noise

• Construction or demolition noise is allowed 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
• An after-hours work permit is required for any work on Saturday or Sunday.
• Homeowners do not need an after-hours work permit:
  • Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For garbage collection noise

• Garbage pickup noise is allowed 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. within 500 feet of a residence.
• Complaints about commercial garbage haulers should be made to Business Licenses & Consumer Services.

For amplified sound or loud music

• Outdoor amplified sound that can be heard above conversation from beyond 50 feet likely requires a sound permit at any time.
• Sound from motor vehicle sound systems or audio systems clearly audible from beyond 50 feet is illegal. To report loud motor vehicles:
  • Call 911

For yard or snow maintenance noise

• Use of power lawnmowers, trimmers, saws, leaf blowers or similar tools is allowed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Use of snowblowers and snowplows is allowed anytime during an official snow emergency or within 24 hours of a snowfall of 1 inch or more.

See Code of Ordinances, Chapter 389 - Noise

Note

If you want to report neighborhood noise, please follow the recommendations above. Unless you’re comfortable doing so, do not approach neighbors with your noise complaints.