Construction Hours: Carmichael vs Herald
How do construction hours rules compare between Carmichael, CA and Herald, CA?
Carmichael and Herald have similar restriction levels.
Carmichael, CA
Sacramento County
Sacramento County Code §6.68.090(h) exempts construction/maintenance activity from the chapter's dBA caps only between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Outside those windows, the standard 55/50 dBA limits in §6.68.070 apply and construction noise becomes a citable nuisance.
View full Carmichael rules →Herald, CA
Sacramento County
Construction in unincorporated Sacramento County is allowed 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday and prohibited on Sundays and holidays under Chapter 6.68 of the County Code.
View full Herald rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carmichael | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | SCC §6.68.090(h) | - |
| Weekday Hours | 6 a.m.-8 p.m. (M-F) | - |
| Weekend Hours | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sa-Su) | - |
| Variance Body | Joint City-County Hearing Board (§6.68.110) | - |
| Weekday hours | - | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | - | 7 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | - | Prohibited without permit |
| Holidays | - | Prohibited |
| Dust | - | SMAQMD Rule 403 |
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Carmichael FAQ
Can construction start at 6 a.m. on Saturday in Carmichael?
No. Sacramento County §6.68.090(h) only exempts construction noise from 7 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Pre-7 a.m. weekend construction can be cited.
Are leaf blowers and lawn mowers covered by the same hours?
Yes - §6.68.090(h) covers all residential property maintenance noise, including blowers, mowers and power tools.
Herald FAQ
Can I do interior work on Sunday?
Interior work that cannot be heard outside the structure is generally permitted, but exterior or audible work requires a special permit.
Does this apply inside cities like Elk Grove or Folsom?
No. Incorporated cities set their own construction hours. This rule applies only to unincorporated Sacramento County.
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