Noise Ordinance Special Permit Request Checklist
Development Services
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Noise Ordinance Special Permit Request Checklist
For all requests by a developer or contractor to work outside of the allowed construction hours
outlined in Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) of the City of Denton Code of Ordinances, a special permit is
required.
Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f) “The erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair work on any building
at anytime other than between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from June
1 to September 30; between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from October 1 to May 31;
between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Saturday; and between 1:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday; provided,
however, that the city council may issue special permits for such work at other hours in case of urgent
necessity and in the interest of public safety and convenience;”
To provide staff time to review the request and make a recommendation to City Council, please
submit the required information a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the planned construction start
date.
Items Required with Special Permit Request
☐1.1 A request should be sent to your assigned City of Denton Development
Facilitator/Project Manager via email requesting a special permit per the City of
Denton Noise Ordinance Section 17-20 (c)(3)(f). This request should include the
following:
i. Provide the name of the development and address
ii. Description of construction activities being performed outside of allowed
hours including the hours requested
iii. State the date range or specific dates when the construction activities are
planned to occur
iv. Describe the urgent necessity for the special permit request including what
is unique about this project requiring construction work to be conducted
outside of the hours stipulated in the Noise Ordinance
v. Explain the plans to minimize the noise impact on the surrounding
properties
vi. State the proximity of the site to the nearest properties
Describe plans to notify and solicit feedback from surrounding property
owners
☐1.2 Provide an aerial map of the development area
☐1.3 Provide a construction sequence map depicting the specific constructed work and
locations within the site that will be conducted during the requested special permit
hours
☐1.4 It is highly recommended that the developer/contractor conduct a community
meeting with the surrounding property owners. With this submission, provide the
information presented at the meeting and any feedback from the residents.
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City of Denton staff will review the submissions and present their recommendation to the
City Council. Please note that submitting the requested information does not guarantee the
request will be approved. The City Council has authority to formally approve or deny a
developer or contractor’s request.