Livermore enforces PRC 4291 defensible space — 100 ft of clearance around structures in east/south foothill VHFHSZ areas, inspected annually by LPFD.
Properties in or adjacent to Livermore's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones — primarily the eastern and southern foothills bordering Del Valle, Sycamore Grove, and the Altamont — must maintain 100 feet of defensible space per California Public Resources Code §4291. Zone 1 (0-30 ft) requires lean, clean, and green landscaping; Zone 2 (30-100 ft) requires reduced fuel with horizontal/vertical spacing between plants and trees. LPFD conducts annual weed-abatement inspections in spring, issuing notices with a compliance deadline (typically 30 days) before contractor abatement and lien recovery.
Notice to abate; failure to comply leads to city contractor clearance billed to owner plus administrative fee, assessed as a property tax lien.
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Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) has a voluntary noise abatement program with preferred runway/pattern procedures. No curfew but quiet hours 10 PM-7 AM disc...
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Livermore prohibits habitual dog barking that disturbs neighbors under LMC 6.08. Alameda County Animal Services handles enforcement with a complaint and warn...
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Livermore quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 10 PM to 8 AM weekends per LMC Chapter 9.32. Residential limit is 55 dB day, 45 dB night.
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Livermore construction hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Monday-Friday and 9 AM to 6 PM Saturdays. No construction Sundays or federal holidays without permit.
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Livermore allows leaf blowers within construction hours only. AB 1346 bans sale of new gas blowers statewide since Jan 1, 2024. Electric blowers still subjec...
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Vehicle noise in Livermore enforced primarily through CA Vehicle Code §27150-27207. Altered/loud exhausts prohibited. Engine braking restricted on some streets.
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