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Wheat Ridge neighbors press council over AutoWash noise; city plans independent testing

City of Wheat Ridge City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Residents told the City Council AutoWash's dryer noise is violating the city's noise code and asked for sanctions; city staff said no notice of violation has been issued yet and that independent sound testing and increased patrols are planned.

Residents living near the Lakeside AutoWash told the Wheat Ridge City Council on Dec. 8 that repeated dryer noise and 24‑hour operations are disrupting homes and businesses and urged the city to enforce the code.

Gretchen Josten, who said she lives at 4360 Grama Street, told the council the business has been operating in violation of the noise standards adopted in 2020 (Council Bill 17) and asked the city to cite AutoWash under Wheat Ridge City Code section 16‑103. 'They have displayed time and again their MO for operating,' she said, and asked…

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