Noise & nuisance — Metchosin, British Columbia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the District Municipality of Metchosin, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by District of Metchosin Noise Bylaw, 1995, No. 260, verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: at any time on a Saturday or a Holiday, or between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday both inclusive. Construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday inclusive; 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a Holiday. Fines: not more than $2000.00 and not less than $100.00.

District of Metchosin Noise Bylaw, 1995, No. 260 adopted bylaw
quiet hours at any time on a Saturday or a Holiday, or between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday both inclusive s. 2(d)
construction hours 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday inclusive; 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on a Holiday s. 3(i), s. 3(j)
exemptions Emergency vehicles, municipal/utility maintenance, emergency repairs, danger signals, church bells, fire-code PA, permitted industrial/commercial, assemblies, construction and lawn equipment within stated hours. s. 3(a)-(l)
fine range not more than $2000.00 and not less than $100.00 s. 5(c)
scout note

Regulates objectionable noise. Construction and lawnmower/power tools 7 am-10 pm Mon-Sat, 9 am-6 pm holidays; industrial/commercial work limited to 7 am-6 pm weekdays.

Metchosin bylaws list (CivicWeb)

Index of District bylaws.

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