Construction hours in Moreno Valley, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Moreno Valley limits construction to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM to 4 PM Saturday. No construction on Sundays or holidays without written approval from the building official or city engineer.
Construction, drilling, repair, alteration, and demolition work in Moreno Valley is permitted 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) and 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays. Construction outside these hours requires written approval from the city building official or city engineer. Per MVMC Chapter 11.80, no person shall operate tools or equipment used in construction between 8 PM and 7 AM that creates a noise disturbance, except for emergency work by public service utilities or work approved by the city manager. The Inland Empire's hot summers make the Saturday 4 PM cutoff notable compared to neighboring cities with later Saturday hours.
Construction outside permitted hours: noise citation. Work without approval during restricted hours: citation and potential stop-work order.
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