Lancaster prohibits construction or repair work using loud equipment (air compressors, jackhammers, power drills, excavators) within 500 ft of an occupied dwelling on Sundays or between 8 PM and 7 AM, per Sec. 8.24.040.
Construction activity in Lancaster is permitted during designated hours to minimize neighborhood impact. Standard hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM Saturday. Sunday and holiday construction is generally prohibited unless an emergency permit is issued. Equipment must have functioning mufflers. After-hours permits available for specific projects.
Stop-work orders for violations. Fines $100 to $500 per occurrence. Repeat offenders may lose permit privileges.
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