In the District Municipality of Highlands, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Suppression (CRD) Bylaw No. 961 (Capital Regional District Noise Suppression Bylaw, 1981, consolidated by District of Highlands), verified 2026-10-18. Construction hours: after 7 o'clock in the forenoon and before sunset or 7 o'clock in the afternoon, whichever is the latest. Fines: not more than $500.00.
Noise Suppression (CRD) Bylaw No. 961 (Capital Regional District Noise Suppression Bylaw, 1981, consolidated by District of Highlands)
adopted bylaw
construction hours
after 7 o'clock in the forenoon and before sunset or 7 o'clock in the afternoon, whichever is the latest
s. 3(6)
exemptions
Police/fire/emergency vehicles, danger signals, authorized public gatherings, church/school bells, farm equipment, rifle ranges/trap shoots, and Council temporary construction exemptions.
s. 4; s. 5(1)
fine range
not more than $500.00
s. 6(2)
scout note
CRD 1981 noise abatement bylaw carried and consolidated on the Highlands bylaw list (amendments to 2014); regulates objectionable noise, animals, equipment. Text names CRD electoral areas, so confirm current application to Highlands.
Highlands Find a Bylaw index
District bylaw listing; no own water or sewer bylaw.
Noise Suppression (CRD) Bylaw page
District of Highlands bylaw page for the CRD noise bylaw.