Chapter 15.30
HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION

Sections:

15.30.010    Purpose

15.30.020    Hours of Construction Activity

15.30.010 Purpose

The city declares the provisions contained in this chapter both desirable and necessary for the safety and protection of human life and property.

15.30.020 Hours of Construction Activity

Construction activity, including equipment start-up and use, and the loading, unloading and handling of materials, shall not commence before 6:30 a.m., or continue beyond 7 p.m., on weekdays. No construction activity for residential development projects that consist of more than one unit is permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays unless otherwise permitted with conditions on entitlements. The restrictions from Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays shall not apply to single-building permits for expansion and upgrade to existing buildings; however, no such construction shall begin before 8 a.m.