Livermore permits small (up to 8 children) and large (9-14) family daycare homes in all residential zones per Health & Safety Code §1597.40 state preemption.
Livermore Development Code treats small family daycares as residential uses by right in all residential zones (no CUP required), consistent with Cal. Health & Safety Code §1597.40. Large family daycares (9-14 children) are permitted with a ministerial large family daycare permit. State licensing from Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) is separately required. Providers must meet fire safety (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher) and outdoor play area standards.
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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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