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A sound permit may be required during construction.

Chapter 8.15 - Nuisances

8.15.150 Unnecessary Noise - Permitted Exceptions.

3.  The following acts are declared to be per se violations of this section.  This enumeration does not constitute an exclusive list:

j.  Construction or Repair of Buildings, or Excavation of Streets and Highways.  The construction, demolition, alteration or repair of any building or the excavation of streets and highways other than between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. on weekdays.  In cases of emergency, construction or repair noised are exempt from this provision.  In nonemergency situations, the city may issue a permit, upon application, if the city determines that the public health and safety, as affected by loud and raucous noise caused by construction or repair of buildings or excavation of streets and highways between the hours of 7:00p.m. and 7:00a.m. will not be impaired, and if the city further determines that loss or inconvenience would otherwise result.  The permit shall grant permission in nonemergency cases for a period of not more than three days.  The permit may be renewed once for a period of three days or less. 

 Please see the link below for a sound permit application.

  • The Building Division does not allow for construction outside of the hours of 7am-7pm on weekdays.
  • The Engineering Department may allow for road construction outside of the hours of 7am-7pm on weekdays.