Construction Noise

Per KMC 8.05.020, sound made by the construction, excavation, repair, demolition, destruction, or alteration of any building or property, or upon any building site, shall be limited to:

• Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sundays & Holidays: NO WORK ALLOWED

City of Kenmore Holidays are the following:

• New Years Day: January 1st
• Martin Luther King's Birthday: 3rd Monday in January
• President's Day: 3rd Monday in February
• Memorial Day: Last Monday in May
• Juneteenth: June 19th
• Independence Day: July 4th
• Labor Day: 1st Monday in September
• Veteran's Day: November 11th 
• Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thursday in November
• Day After Thanksgiving: 4th Friday in November
• Christmas Day: December 25th

Noise variances for construction which meet KMC 8.05.035 are considered by the Building Official, BHampson@kenmorewa.gov. With your request please provide the following information:

1. Permit number(s) and site address
2. Summary of proposed work and anticipated noise impacts
3. A brief explanation on why this work cannot occur during regular construction hours
4. Proposed workdays and hours
5. 24-hour site contact name and phone number
6. Has this project received noise complaints in the past?
7. Has this project been in violation of the noise ordinance?
8. Does the work occur on private property, public right-of-way, or both?