Construction hours in Eugene, OR β sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances β set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Eugene Code Β§4.083 prohibits construction activities between 7 PM and 7 AM. Operating pile drivers, pneumatic hammers, and heavy equipment is restricted during nighttime hours.
Eugene Code Β§4.083 specifically prohibits construction activities between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM. This includes excavating, demolishing, altering, or repairing any building, street, sidewalk, driveway, sewer, or utility line. Operating pile drivers, steam shovels, pneumatic hammers, derricks, steam or electric hoists is also restricted during these hours. Weekend construction follows the same restrictions. Permitted public works projects may receive exemptions. The city enforces through Code Compliance and the Zoning/Nuisance staff.
Construction noise violations result in citations and fines. Stop work orders may be issued for repeated violations.
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