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Council weighs allowing Saturday construction; some members uneasy about 7 a.m. start
Summary
Staff presented Ordinance 2025-09 proposing to allow construction work on Saturdays (excluding Sundays), expanding current limits to permit developers and homeowners to schedule Saturday work. Several council members expressed concern about a 7 a.m. Saturday start time and enforcement difficulties.
City staff presented an ordinance (2025-09) at the Feb. 24 North Augusta study session that would amend Section 12-21(9) of the municipal code to allow construction work on Saturdays (but not Sundays). Staff said the intent is to accommodate homeowners who want weekend contractors and developers seeking six-day-a-week schedules for large projects.
City Administrator Jim Clifford introduced the proposal and explained the current code is more restrictive than many developers and homeowners expect. "This would allow for construction work…
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