Register your party, avoid potential drama and tickets
Want to host a party without worrying about noise complaints or expensive tickets? Register your party with Off-Campus Life and the ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Police Department. Whether you’re hanging out with a few friends or plan to have a larger event, party registration can help limit your chances of receiving a noise or nuisance ticket.Ìý
Here are three reasons to register your next party
1. Get a warning notificationÌý
Nobody wants the police to crash their party. When you register, you’ll get a warning text and email before the police arrive if a neighbor complains about noise. You’ll have 20 minutes to quiet down.ÌýÌýÌý
2. Registration is freeÌýÌý
Party registration costs exactly $0. It's a free service to help you avoid expensive noise tickets and keep peace with your neighbors. Plus, Off-Campus Life sometimes gives away swag bags or other prizes for students registering parties.ÌýÌý
3. Be a good neighborÌýÌý
You may not have to study for a test, go to work the next day or have young children who need to sleep, but your neighbors might. If things get too loud, you can fix it before it becomes a problem—and your neighbors will appreciate the respect.Ìý
Things to know about party registrationÌý
Registering your party is easy— here's a quick guide to make sure everything goes smoothly. Ìý
Size doesn’t matterÌýÌý
Having just a few friends over who might get loud? You can register that! There's no minimum party size—register any gathering where noise might be a concern.Ìý
Keep it legalÌýÌý
Just because you register doesn't mean you get a free pass to break rules. You'll still need to follow local laws and ordinances. But here's the good news: that warning call can help you avoid noise tickets by giving you a chance to quiet down first.Ìý
Quick orientation requiredÌýÌý
Registering for the first time? You'll need to attend anÌýorientation with Off-Campus Life staff. It's about 45-60 minutes, but here's the sweet part: do it once, and you're set to register parties for the whole school year!Ìý
Fraternities and sororities can register their parties through Off-Campus Life as well, and there’s a Greek-specific orientation for these types of events. Members can make an appointment with Off-Campus Life at partyreg@colorado.edu.ÌýÌý
Off-Campus Life is here to help you with all aspects of living off campus, from searching for an apartment and roommate to understanding ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß housing options and providing free lease reviews with our staff attorney. They can also assist with understanding ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß ordinances and advocating for your rights as a student and tenant.ÌýÌý Ìý
Student Legal ServicesÌýoffers high-quality legal services for a fraction of the cost of a private attorney to all CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students who pay student activity fees. If you get in trouble, Student Legal ServicesÌýcan help you navigate a wide range of legal issues.ÌýÌý
Help your friends get home safely. CU NightRide is CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s student-operated safe-ride service that allows you to request free evening transportation to and from any location within ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß city limits. Download the CU NightRide app to request a ride.Ìý
Fireworks are illegal in the city of ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß. Fireworks not only pose a significant fire risk, but they also can cause noise disruption to your neighbors and our community.ÌýÌý
¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß laws prohibit all fireworks, including items like sparklers, snaps, snakes, bottle rockets, Roman candles and smoke bombs, in addition to fireworks that leave the ground or explode. Possible legal penalties include:ÌýÌýÌý
- Fines up to $2,650.ÌýÌýÌý
- Court fees.ÌýÌýÌý
- Possible arson charges.ÌýÌýÌý
- Possible jail time.ÌýÌýÌý
- Liability for property or personal injury damages.ÌýÌýÌý
You will also be referred to Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Even if you don't possess or discharge fireworks, you may be held responsible for fireworks used by roommates and guests. Unused fireworks can be brought to the city of ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Public Safety Building at 1805 33rd St. without penalty.Ìý ÌýÌý
If you have any questions about city ordinances, reach out to Student Legal Services or Off-Campus Life.Ìý