Construction Hours: Burbank vs Lancaster
How do construction hours rules compare between Burbank, CA and Lancaster, CA?
Burbank has fewer restrictions than Lancaster.
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
Burbank Municipal Code 9-1-1-105.8 limits permitted construction to Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. and Saturday 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M., with no construction on Sundays or City holidays except owner-builder single-family work, emergencies, or a director-granted exception.
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Los Angeles County
Lancaster prohibits construction or repair work using loud equipment (air compressors, jackhammers, power drills, excavators) within 500 ft of an occupied dwelling on Sundays or between 8 PM and 7 AM, per Sec. 8.24.040.
View full Lancaster rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Burbank | Lancaster |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | BMC 9-1-1-105.8 | - |
| Weekday hours | Mon-Fri 7:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. | - |
| Saturday | 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. | - |
| Sunday / City holidays | None (no construction) | - |
| Allowed Hours | - | 7 AM - 8 PM (Mon-Sat) |
| Sundays | - | Prohibited |
| Buffer | - | 500 ft of dwelling |
| Code | - | Sec. 8.24.040 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Burbank FAQ
Can contractors work on Sundays in Burbank?
No. BMC 9-1-1-105.8 lists 'None' for Sunday and City holidays. The only Sunday/holiday allowance is for single-family owner-builder permits where the owner and family members do the work themselves (8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.).
How can I get extended construction hours?
Under exception 3 of BMC 9-1-1-105.8, the Community Development Director may grant exceptions where there are practical difficulties or specific onsite activity warrants unique consideration; the City provides a Request to Extend Approved Construction Hours form.
Lancaster FAQ
When can construction work happen in Lancaster?
Per Sec. 8.24.040, construction with loud equipment is allowed Monday-Saturday between 7 AM and 8 PM. Sundays and the 8 PM-7 AM window are prohibited within 500 feet of any occupied dwelling.
What equipment triggers the rule?
Air compressors, jackhammers, power drills, excavators, and similar loud equipment. Quiet hand-tool work outside those windows is generally not restricted by this section.
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