Construction hours in Jefferson County, KY — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
As part of Louisville Metro Government since 2003, Jefferson County follows LMCO § 99.03. Exterior construction within 100 feet of residential property is prohibited from 9 PM to 7 AM. Public right-of-way work for emergency or public-interest purposes is exempt at all times. No separate weekend construction ban exists.
Under LMCO § 99.03, construction and demolition activity is exempt from general noise standards during permitted hours. Work within 100 feet of residential property is restricted to 7 AM–9 PM. Public right-of-way operations serving the public interest — including street sweeping, debris removal, restoring electrical service, traffic signal repair, snow removal, and repair of water, gas, and sewer lines — are exempt at all hours. Refuse collection is exempt 6 AM–10 PM. Louisville/Jefferson County does not have a separate weekend-only construction ban. The ordinance was amended by Metro Ordinance No. 186-2019, effective May 30, 2020.
Construction outside permitted hours violates LMCO Chapter 99. Civil penalties: first offense $100–$250, second $250–$500, third $500–$1,000 within 2 years. Code Enforcement may issue stop-work orders.
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