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Carefree holds first reading to align construction hours with new state law; concrete pours may start earlier
Summary
Council held the first of two readings to amend Chapter 6 (noise) to reflect a recently enacted state statute (SB1182), creating separate summer/winter construction hours and allowing earlier start times for some concrete operations; no vote was taken.
The council conducted the first reading of a proposed amendment to the Carefree Town Code (Chapter 6, offenses, section 6-24 noise) to align local construction-hour rules with a recently enacted state statute (referenced in the discussion as SB1182). Staff said the change is required to avoid conflict with state law and to reduce heat-related risks to construction workers during Arizona summers.
Staff member Stacy explained that the amendment splits construction hours into summer and winter schedules, leaving most winter hours unchanged while shifting summer hours an hour earlier in some cases. The ordinance text also includes a specific allowance for concrete operations to begin earlier than other construction activities. When a council member asked whether concrete pouring could begin at 4:00 a.m. in summer months, staff confirmed that concrete operations are allowed earlier under the draft language.
Council members clarified that the state statute was enacted as an emergency measure and is in effect; the local amendment is intended to bring the town code into conformity. The council treated the item as review and discussion only; this was the first of two readings and no formal vote to adopt the ordinance occurred at the meeting.
