Construction site defined

A construction site is defined as any site for which a building or demolition permit has been issued, except any single-family residence undergoing remodeling and which is inhabited during remodeling.

Construction activity hours

There shall be no construction activity between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday thru Friday, and between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Saturdays. No construction activity shall be permitted on Sundays, Memorial days, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving day, Christmas day, and New Year’s day.

Fencing of construction sites

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall completely enclose by fencing the construction site which is the subject of the permit prior to the start of demolition or construction, provided, however, the Chief Building Officer or his designee may waive this requirement whenever the terrain, size of the lot, location of neighboring lots, scope of construction or demolition or one or more other factors make it infeasible or unnecessary to completely enclose the construction site by fencing. Any waiver of this provision shall be in writing.

Storage of construction materials

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall be required to prevent the storage of construction materials on the public right-of-way unless the written permission of the City Engineer or his designee is obtained. Such permission shall be granted only if no other feasible alternative exists to the use of the public right-of-way and upon such conditions as the City Engineer or his designee may prescribe to eliminate or reduce any adverse impacts from the storage of construction materials on the public right-of-way.

Removal of litter

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall provide for the removal of all litter on the construction site which is the subject of the permit at the close of each day on which there is construction activity. As used in this section, "litter" shall include, but not be limited to, all waste matter ordinarily carried on or about the person, including beverage containers and closures, packaging, wrappers, wastepaper, newspapers, and magazines; discarded tar paper, insulation wrappers, cement bags, nails, nail boxes and any construction material container or wrapper.

Trash receptacles

The Chief Building Officer or his designee shall have the authority to require trash bins or trash receptacles to be placed and maintained on construction sites as necessary.

Access to construction site

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall provide unobstructed access to all portable toilets, temporary power poles and the building under construction. For purposes of this section "unobstructed access" shall mean access unimpeded by debris, construction equipment or materials.

Maintenance of public ways, streets and sidewalks

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall maintain all public ways, streets and sidewalks free from construction material, equipment, and construction debris.

Protection of pedestrians

Whenever, during the course of construction or demolition, any sidewalk is removed or damaged, the holder of the building permit or the demolition permit for the subject construction or demolition shall provide a replacement walkway and any barricades necessary, as determined by the City Engineer or his designee, to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic.

Blocking driveways

Every holder of a building permit or a demolition permit for construction or demolition shall prevent all construction equipment, machinery, trailers and sheds from blocking any driveway, sidewalk or alley or any means of ingress or egress from or to any public or private property.

Construction information

Every holder of a building permit or demolition permit shall post a temporary, weatherproof sign of not less than twelve (12") by eighteen (18") inches, readily visible from the street containing the name, street address, telephone number and an emergency telephone number of the individual(s) or firm responsible for the construction or demolition.

Grading and erosion control

Approved erosion protection devices shall be provided and maintained during the rainy season between November 1st and April 15th and shall be in place at the end of each day's work.

Demolition of existing structures

Demolition permit is required. There will be a 14-day waiting period after a demolition permit application is filed, before a demolition permit may be issued. Every holder of a demolition permit and/or building permit shall completely enclose by fencing the construction site prior to the start of demolition or construction.

Protection from sandblasting, painting or stucco

Every holder of a building permit or a sandblasting permit shall protect through the erection of plastic cloth or other barrier approved in writing by the Chief Building Officer or his designee, contiguous properties from over spray, dust or other materials that may damage those properties or objects on those properties during sandblasting, painting or stucco application.

The sandblasting must be wet sandblasting, and all the precautionary measures must be taken by the contractor to protect life and property of neighbors, residents and the public. Adjacent property owners must be notified at least two (2) days prior to sandblasting.

Portable toilets

Every holder of any building permit or demolition permit shall prevent the placement of any portable toilets in the public right-of-way unless the written permission of the City Engineer or his designee has been obtained. Such permission shall be granted only when the terrain, size of the lot, scope of construction or demolition or one or more other factors make it infeasible to place said portable toilets on the construction site.

Disruption of traffic

Whenever any activity on any construction site requires vehicular traffic on any street under the jurisdiction of the City to be interrupted, halted, or re-routed no such vehicular traffic shall be interrupted, halted, or re-routed unless the holder of the permit for the construction or demolition on said site obtains the written permission of the City Engineer or his designee. Said permission shall be granted whenever the terrain, size of the lot, location of neighboring lots, scope of construction or demolition or one or more other factors make it necessary to temporarily interrupt, halt or re-route vehicular traffic adjacent to the construction site. The City Engineer or his designee may require a traffic detour plan and the presence of flagmen to direct traffic, appropriate warning or directional signs and other measures necessary to provide safe traffic flow.

Violation of Codes

Any violation on the preceding shall constitute an infraction punishable pursuant to Redondo Beach Municipal Code.