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Commission passes first reading of ordinance limiting permitted work on Sundays and legal holidays in single‑family districts
Summary
On first reading the commission approved an ordinance making it unlawful to perform work that requires a permit on Sundays and legal holidays in single‑family districts. Commissioners discussed scope (permits only) and enforcement; the vote was unanimous (5–0).
The commission approved on first reading a proposed ordinance to prohibit permit‑required work on Sundays and legal holidays in single‑family districts.
City legal staff explained the ordinance would make it unlawful to perform activities that require a permit on those days; the measure is not limited to noise-producing equipment but applies to all permitted work in single-family zoning. Commissioners asked whether interior, non‑permitted tasks (for example, interior painting that does not require a permit) would be affected; staff clarified the ordinance applies only to work that requires a permit. Commissioners also discussed existing pilot programs that had previously allowed some weekend work and the need to coordinate code enforcement to avoid noncompliant contractors operating on holidays.
A motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading was made and seconded; the clerk called the roll and recorded unanimous approval. The ordinance passed first reading 5–0 and will return for a subsequent reading consistent with the city's ordinance schedule.
