Noise & nuisance — Bowen Island, British Columbia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Island Municipality of Bowen Island, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Control Bylaw No. 108, 2004 (Consolidated), verified 2026-10-18. Construction hours: Mon-Fri 0700-2000; Sat/Sun/holidays 0900-1800. Fines: $50.00-$500.00.

Noise Control Bylaw No. 108, 2004 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
construction hours Mon-Fri 0700-2000; Sat/Sun/holidays 0900-1800 s. 2(g)
exemptions Emergency work, emergency vehicles, snow removal, approved special events, vehicle/vessel warning devices, community service/industrial/commercial activities, licensed marina between sunrise and sunset. s. 3
fine range $50.00-$500.00 s. 7(a)-(c)
scout note

Regulates noise on Bowen Island. Construction/demolition and lawn/garden noise barred Mon-Fri before 7am and after 8pm, weekends/holidays before 9am and after 6pm; commercial filming hours; exemptions by permit.

Noise Control and Exemptions (Bowen Island Municipality)

Municipal page explaining noise control and how to apply for a noise exemption.

Regulatory Bylaws index

Index of regulatory bylaws listing the noise control bylaw and amendment.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Noise & nuisance across British Columbia · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities