Livermore's south and east foothills, including areas near Del Valle and Sycamore Grove, are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE.
CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps designate portions of south Livermore (Wente/Tesla Road vineyards, south Livermore hillsides) and east Livermore (Altamont, Mines Road corridor) as VHFHSZ in the Local Responsibility Area. State Responsibility Area coverage extends into unincorporated Alameda County foothills. Structures in these zones must comply with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code (ignition-resistant construction, Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, enclosed eaves) and maintain PRC §4291 defensible space. New construction triggers Wildland Urban Interface building requirements.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
Livermore, CA
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...
Livermore, CA
Livermore prohibits habitual dog barking that disturbs neighbors under LMC 6.08. Alameda County Animal Services handles enforcement with a complaint and warn...
Livermore, CA
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.
Livermore, CA
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.
Livermore, CA
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...
Livermore, CA
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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