A. Except as allowed in 4-7-8.H, the use of any mechanical or power equipment or tool operated by fuel, battery or electric power in construction, repair or demolition is allowed between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) P.M., Monday through Friday and between the hours of nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) P.M., Saturday.
B. Except as allowed in 4-7-8.H, the use of any mechanical or power equipment or tool operated by fuel or electric power between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) P.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) A.M., Monday through Friday and between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) P.M. and nine o’clock (9:00) A.M., Saturday is allowed only if the work is performed inside an enclosed building. Temporary enclosures comprising of plastic sheeting, tarps or similar materials do not constitute an enclosed building.
C. Except as allowed in 4-7-8.H, construction, repair and demolition activities are prohibited on Sundays and designated City holidays, unless approved by the City.
D. All construction equipment powered by internal combustion engines shall be properly muffled and maintained.
E. Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines is prohibited.
F. All stationary noise generating construction equipment such as tree grinders, power generators and air compressors are to be located as far as is practical from existing residences.
G. Use of pile drivers, sources of impulsive sound and jackhammers shall be prohibited on Sundays and designated City holidays, except for emergencies or as approved in advance by the building official.
H. A residential property owner or tenants of residential property may conduct construction activities and use power equipment on their residentially used property on weekdays between seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and weekends and designated City holidays from eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. to nine o’clock (9:00) P.M.