Sec. 10-4. - Construction activities prohibited during certain hours; exceptions.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to engage in or conduct any activity in the construction of any building or structure, or in the installation of any utilities, or in the installation of any roads or driveways, which prohibition shall also include the making of an excavation, the clearing of land, and the loading or unloading of materials, equipment or supplies, within the town except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on any day of the week.

(b)

This section shall not be construed to prevent work which may be necessary to prevent injury to persons or property at any time.

(c)

When an applicant can prove that the public welfare will be enhanced by the issuance of a permit to perform work at hours other than those specified in subsection (a) of this section, the department of community development shall have the right to issue a permit to perform such work upon such terms and conditions as the department may determine to be reasonable and appropriate. The application shall state the name and address of the applicant, the location of the proposed work, the reason for seeking the permit, and the estimated time required to perform the proposed work.

(Ch. 581, §§ 1—3, 8-17-1987; Code 1986, § 5-6)