(a) No person shall work, or order, direct, allow or permit another to work for him or her, in the construction or maintenance of any building or structure in the City, if such construction or maintenance is taking place on the exterior of such building or structure or, if performed in the interior portion of the building or structure, is creating any noise or odor, which can be perceived from the grounds of any adjoining premises, unless such work is performed not earlier than 7:00 a.m. nor later than 10:00 p.m. on any day. Work shall not be permitted on Sundays.
(b) The Director of Buildings or his or her authorized representative may waive the requirement set forth in subsection (a) hereof and allow work at other times than those specified in subsection (a) hereof by giving special permission, in writing, if it is determined that special emergency conditions exist such that the work is immediately necessary to preserve, protect or ensure existing construction against loss or damage, or is necessary to prevent impairment of the habitability of a residential premises.
(Ord. 2002-3. Passed 1-28-02.)