Construction hours in Santa Clarita, CA — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Santa Clarita limits construction noise near residential areas to 7 AM–7 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM–6 PM Saturday. No construction on Sundays or public holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Construction requiring a building permit within 300 feet of residentially zoned property is restricted to Monday–Friday 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM. No construction is allowed on Sundays or designated public holidays (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Labor Day). Grading operations may have additional restrictions imposed by conditions of approval.
Construction outside permitted hours results in citations and potential stop-work orders from Building and Safety. Fines apply for each violation.
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