Construction hours in Jacksonville, FL — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Jacksonville Ord. Code Ch. 368 limits construction noise to 7 AM-10 PM Mon-Sat. Sunday construction generally prohibited in residential zones without special permit.
Under Chapter 368, construction activity using power tools, heavy equipment, or generating plainly-audible noise beyond the property line is restricted to 7 AM-10 PM Monday through Saturday in or adjacent to residential zones. Sunday construction is generally prohibited except for emergency repairs or by special permit. Emergency utility and storm-damage repairs are exempt. Contractors must post permits and may face stop-work orders for violations.
Violations: $100 first offense, $250-$500 thereafter. Stop-work orders and contractor license review for repeat violations.
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