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Construction Hours: Berkeley vs Castro Valley

How do construction hours rules compare between Berkeley, CA and Castro Valley, CA?

Berkeley, CA

Alameda County

Heavy Restrictions

Berkeley allows construction 8am to 7pm weekdays, 9am to 8pm Saturdays, with no work Sundays or holidays under BMC 13.40.070, enforced strictly citywide.

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Castro Valley, CA

Alameda County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBerkeleyCastro Valley
Weekday hours8am-7pm-
Saturday hours9am-8pm-
Sunday workProhibited-
Code sectionBMC 13.40.070-
After-hours permitRarely granted-

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Berkeley FAQ

Can I do quiet interior work on Sunday?

Only if it produces no sound audible beyond your property line. Any powered tool use is prohibited Sundays without a special permit.

What are the fines for after-hours construction?

Citations start around 100 dollars and increase with repeat violations, plus potential stop-work orders.

Castro Valley FAQ

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