Noise between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekends is generally permitted in the City of Santa Clara. Construction is not allowed on Sundays or holidays.
Generally, the state of California will require the following components before applying for a building permit: Professionally drawn blueprint. Site plan. ​​Floor Plan. Foundation Plan. Soil Inspection and Land Survey. Architect License (Required for homes over 3,000 sq ft. Engineering License Stamp.
If you get caught remodeling without a permit in California, you may be issued a stop-work order, requiring all construction to cease immediately. You could face fines, which vary depending on the jurisdiction and the scope of the unpermitted work.
The Sunshine Ordinance is an ordinance to insure easier access to public records and to strengthen the open meeting laws. It is an affirmation of good government; and a continued commitment to open and democratic procedures.
Construction. The provisions of this section shall not apply to noise sources associated with construction provided the activities take place between the hours of a.m. to p.m. Monday through Fridays or a.m. to p.m. on Saturdays.
A Building Permit is required when an accessory building is more than 120 square feet in size (12' × 10' exterior dimensions).
Green building rating and certification systems require an integrated design process to create projects that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition.
The purpose of the Alameda County Green Building Program is to enhance public health and welfare by encouraging green building measures in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings to achieve the following goals: 1. To encourage the conservation of natural resources; 2.
The California Green Building Standards Code (CGBSC) is also referred to as CALGreen. This code features: Regulations for energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental quality, and more.