Construction Hours: Bakersfield vs Ridgecrest
How do construction hours rules compare between Bakersfield, CA and Ridgecrest, CA?
Bakersfield and Ridgecrest have similar restriction levels.
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County
Bakersfield BMC §9.22.050 restricts construction noise to 6am–9pm weekdays and 8am–9pm weekends. Construction includes grading and excavation work.
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Kern County
Construction noise in Ridgecrest is restricted to daytime weekday and Saturday hours under the RMC. No construction is permitted on Sundays without special authorization.
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| Fact | Bakersfield | Ridgecrest |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday Hours | 6am–9pm | - |
| Weekend Hours | 8am–9pm | - |
| Code | BMC §9.22.050 | - |
| Violations | Up to $500 fine / misdemeanor | - |
| Weekday hours | - | 7 AM – 7 PM (Mon–Fri) |
| Saturday hours | - | 8 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday/holidays | - | Prohibited without special authorization |
| Contact | - | Community Development: (760) 499-5015 |
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Bakersfield FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield BMC §9.22.050 restricts construction noise to 6am–9pm weekdays and 8am–9pm weekends. Construction includes grading and excavation work.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Bakersfield?
Weekday Hours: 6am–9pm. Weekend Hours: 8am–9pm. Code: BMC §9.22.050. Violations: Up to $500 fine / misdemeanor.
Ridgecrest FAQ
What are the allowed construction hours in Ridgecrest?
Construction noise in Ridgecrest is restricted to daytime weekday and Saturday hours under the RMC. No construction is permitted on Sundays without special authorization.
Can construction work happen on weekends in Ridgecrest?
Weekday hours: 7 AM – 7 PM (Mon–Fri). Saturday hours: 8 AM – 5 PM. Sunday/holidays: Prohibited without special authorization. Contact: Community Development: (760) 499-5015.
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