Noise & nuisance — Central Saanich, British Columbia
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (Consolidated Aug 28, 2025), verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Fines: not less than $100 or more than $500 for a first offence; not less than $250 or more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offence. Exemptions: Authorized public meetings/parades, emergency vehicles, warning signals, urgent/essential work, church bells, deliveries, farming, lawnmowers, Butchart Gardens.
between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on each day except Sunday, or in the case of urgent necessity, at any other time during the week if such work is essential
s. 8(e)
exemptions
Authorized public meetings/parades, emergency vehicles, warning signals, urgent/essential work, church bells, deliveries, farming, lawnmowers, Butchart Gardens.
s. 8; s. 9
fine range
not less than $100 or more than $500 for a first offence; not less than $250 or more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offence
s. 11
scout note
Daytime 7am-9pm, night 9pm-7am; limits 60 dB day/55 dB night; construction, delivery and other restricted hours; includes amendments 1003, 1242, 2225.
Bylaws listing (Central Saanich)
Official bylaws listing page carrying these bylaws.