Construction hours in Coral Gables, FL — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Coral Gables imposes strict construction hour limits with no Sunday or holiday work permitted. Weekday construction runs 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Saturday exterior construction in residential areas or within 100 feet of residential zones is prohibited entirely, with interior work limited to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Construction is permitted Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday work is limited to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for commercial projects and residential interior work only. Saturday exterior construction in residential areas or within 100 feet of residential zones is banned, except for owner-builder work not requiring a permit and power washing of sidewalks, driveways, or roofs. All construction is prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays recognized by the city, including December 24. Music and radio programming on construction sites cannot exceed 60 dB or 10 dB above ambient noise during permitted hours. Extended hours or emergency work requests are submitted through the city website.
Violations enforced through Code Enforcement citations and fines. Repeat violations subject to fines up to $500. Apply for extended hours at coralgables.com/extendedconstructionrequest. Report violations to Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216.
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