No person may create disruptive noise, including racing vehicles, operating engines or construction equipment without proper mufflers, using loudspeakers in a disruptive way, or handling unsecured loads that create banging or clanking.
Restricted Hours: Quiet hours are enforced from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Additional restrictions include:
- Yelling, shouting, singing, or whistling
- Construction and trade work
- Household tool use (except snow removal)
- Loading/unloading, deliveries, or handling of materials, unless essential
- Operation of motorized vehicles outside intended roads
To know more, consult our Noise Regulation By-Law.
Enforcement & Penalties
Anyone who does not comply with this by-law commits an offence and may be subject to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act.
Exemptions, permits and licences
Persons wishing to obtain a temporary exemption from the Noise By-law must submit an application to the Municipality.
The Administration may approve or refuse temporary noise exemptions for periods of up to seven (7) consecutive days and may impose reasonable conditions to minimize impacts on surrounding properties.
Applications that are significant, unusual, controversial, or otherwise considered appropriate may be referred to Council for consideration.