Construction hours in Anaheim, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Anaheim exempts construction noise from the 60 dBA stationary source limit during permitted hours of 7 AM to 7 PM under AMC Chapter 6.70. Weekend and holiday construction may be restricted. Emergency work is exempt.
AMC Section 6.70.010 exempts construction and building repair noise from the 60 dBA stationary source limit between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Outside these hours, construction noise is subject to the general noise ordinance. Saturday construction may be permitted with restrictions. Sunday and holiday construction typically requires special approval or permit conditions. Emergency construction work is exempt at all times. All construction equipment must have functioning mufflers and be properly maintained. The city's General Plan Noise Element uses CNEL standards for land use compatibility near construction zones. Near the Anaheim Resort area, construction projects may have additional conditions to minimize visitor impacts. Large development projects may include construction noise mitigation plans as conditions of approval.
Construction outside permitted hours: noise violation citation. Failure to use mufflers: equipment citation. Violations near Resort area: enhanced enforcement.
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