A. Work is allowed from seven a.m. (7:00 a.m.) to five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Work is allowed, but no inspections will be performed on non-federal holidays, which are holidays that are not acknowledged federally but are recognized by the City of Pinole. These holidays include, but are not limited to, Cesar Chavez's Birthday and the Day After Thanksgiving.
B. Saturday work is allowed in commercial zones only, from nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) to six p.m. (6:00 p.m.), if it is interior work and does not generate significant noise.
C. Exceptions for residential property owners.
1. Homeowners performing additions, repairs, or remodeling are allowed to work on their residences on weekends and holidays between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.).
2. By written authorization of the Building Official, a residential property owner with a valid permit to construct a single-family residence for personal occupancy shall be allowed to work on weekends and holidays between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.). This authorization shall be granted to applicants who have not built a residence in the City in the previous five (5) year period and who affirm in writing their intention to reside at the subject property.
D. Exceptions for Construction. The City Council designates the City Manager (or their designee) to further modify on a case-by-case basis the hours of construction, to allow for work beyond those hours allowed in 15.02.070.A-C regardless of zoning district.
E. The minimum fine for a citation or penalty for violating construction hours is one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and escalates in one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) increments.
F. Work must be controlled to prevent causing a public nuisance due to dust, noise, vibrations, and the like.
(Ord. 2023-05 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)