Noise & nuisance across British Columbia
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
101 of 161 municipalities in British Columbia have an adopted bylaw on noise & nuisance on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mile House District Municipality |
Noise Bylaw No. 953 | general prohibition: True · construction quiet hours start: 22:00 · construction quiet hours end: 07:00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Abbotsford City |
Sound Regulation Bylaw, 2017 No. 2687-2017
adopted 2017-05-10 |
quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 weekdays/Saturday; 22:00-10:00 Sunday/Holiday (Nighttime definition) · construction hours: 07:00-21:00 Monday-Saturday (non-Holiday); 09:00-21:00 Sunday or statutory Holiday · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, religious bells, public events with permits, garbage collection, municipal works, farm practices, public transit, aeronautics | 2026-08-28 |
| Alert Bay Village |
Bylaw | construction hours: 07:00–22:00; no work for profit or gain on Sundays · exemptions: Emergency works for preservation or protection of life, health or property permitted with cause shown. · fines: $100.00–$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Armstrong City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018 (Consolidated)
adopted 2018-08-27 |
general prohibition: True · construction quiet hours start: 21:00 · construction quiet hours end: 07:00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Ashcroft Village |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025
adopted 2025-01-01 |
construction hours: construction and power tool use prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. · exemptions: emergency services, Village operations, authorized public events · fines: $91–$500 (early payment $91, standard $130, late $169, 2nd offence $300, 3rd+ $500) | 2026-08-28 |
| Barriere District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 20 (Consolidated) | construction hours: 07:00-22:00 daily · exemptions: Emergency works, buses, fire apparatus, police, EMS vehicles, mobile workshops, and CAO-approved after-hours work. · fines: $100 | 2026-08-28 |
| Belcarra Village |
Noise Bylaw No. 40
+1 more |
exemptions: Emergency vehicles; holiday lights Nov 1–Jan 15; street lighting; law-enforcement/emergency lighting; traffic signals; vehicle lights; municipal facility lights · fines: not more than $10,000.00 · quiet hours: 21:00-07:00 (non-Sunday); all day Sunday | 2026-08-28 |
| Burnaby City |
Noise or Sound Abatement Bylaw | quiet hours: 10:00 o'clock in the afternoon and 7:00 o'clock in the forenoon · construction hours: not before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Mon-Fri; not before 9:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. Sat; prohibited Sunday · exemptions: Emergency works, snow removal equipment, authorized events at Deer Lake Park or Swangard Stadium | 2026-08-28 |
| Burns Lake Village |
Control of Nuisance Noise Bylaw | quiet hours: 22:00-08:00 (sound amplification devices) · construction hours: 07:00-18:00 in residential zones · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, Village vehicles, church bells, licensed establishments 20:00-02:00, snow removal, urgent necessity with CAO permit | 2026-08-28 |
| Campbell River City |
Public Nuisance Bylaw [PDF/704KB] | construction hours: not before 7:00 a.m. on any day from Monday to Saturday (not a Statutory Holiday), or before 8:00 a.m. on any Sunday or Statutory Holiday, and not after 10:00 p.m. on any day · exemptions: emergency vehicles; emergency repair of a public Highway; operations of a public utility; Peace Officers on duty; lands within Campbell River Airport; events with Special Event Permit; farm vehicles during planting or harvesting; persons with City Manager permit; snow clearing; golf course maintenance equipment 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. April–September, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. October–March · fines: minimum $5,000 and maximum $50,000 on summary conviction; or imprisonment up to 6 months, or both | 2026-08-28 |
| Canal Flats Village |
Village of Canal Flats Noise Control Bylaw No. 133, 2011
adopted 2012-07-23 |
construction hours: 7:00am to 10:00pm · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, bridge/street/infrastructure construction or repair equipment, snow removal and highway cleaning equipment. · fines: maximum $2000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Castlegar City |
Good Neighbour | construction hours: no person shall before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. undertake any construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or excavation (s.5.3f) · exemptions: city operations including maintenance/waste/snow removal; emergency snow removal; trade/business noise in lawfully zoned area within customary standards; household equipment (pool pumps, AC, fans); church bells; lawfully authorized parades; emergency situation noise (s.5.4) | 2026-08-28 |
| Chase Village |
Village of Chase Noise Control Bylaw No. 728-2010 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Chetwynd District Municipality |
Noise Control, Bylaw No. 874, 2008
adopted 2008-01-01 |
quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, municipal maintenance, snow removal, special events, public transport, religious bells, and emergency works for life, health, or property. · fines: $100.00-$10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Chilliwack City |
Anti-Whistling Bylaw 496
adopted 1984-10-22 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Clearwater District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 14, 2008
adopted 2008-01-01 |
general prohibition: True · construction quiet hours start: 21:00 · construction quiet hours end: 06:00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Colwood City |
Noise Bylaw - Consolidated | quiet hours: 23:00-09:00 daily (residential audio equipment) · construction hours: 07:00-19:00 Monday to Saturday; prohibited Sundays and Statutory Holidays (except home repairs/maintenance 10:00-17:00) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, government/utility services, church bells, parades/public festivities, emergency measures, essential service deliveries | 2026-08-28 |
| Coquitlam City |
Noise Regulation Bylaw Number 1233, 1982 | construction hours: 07:00-20:00 weekdays; 09:00-18:00 Saturdays; Sundays/holidays profit work prohibited · exemptions: Fire Dept, police, ambulance emergencies, City equipment · fines: $100.00-$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Courtenay City |
Prevention of Public Nuisances Bylaw No. 2804, 2014
adopted 2014-09-08 |
quiet hours: before 7:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m. on any day · construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. on any day from Monday to Saturday when such day is not a Statutory Holiday, or before 8:00 a.m. on any Sunday or Statutory Holiday, and after 10:00 p.m. on any day · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, City/Utility repairs, emergency building repairs, church bells, garbage collection, authorized events, snow clearing, permit holders. | 2026-08-28 |
| Cranbrook City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 3692, 2010
adopted 2010-01-01 |
construction hours: 07:00–22:00 (no construction for profit/gain on Sundays) · exemptions: Emergency works for preservation or protection of life, health, or property are exempt. · fines: $100.00–$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Creston Town |
Noise Control Bylaw | construction hours: construction prohibited before 07:00 hours or after 22:00 hours; on Sundays and statutory holidays not before 09:00 hours or after 17:00 hours · exemptions: police, fire, or ambulance emergency response; emergency works; snow plowing; events permitted under Events Bylaw No. 2029, 2025 · fines: not less than $2,500, not exceeding $10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Dawson Creek City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 3873, 2006 (Consolidated)
+1 more adopted 2006-08-14 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Duncan City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 3156, 2017
adopted 2017-04-27 |
quiet hours: 8:00 pm to 7:00 am (weekdays/Saturday); 8:00 pm to 8:00 am (Sunday/holiday) · construction hours: 7:00 am–8:00 pm weekdays; 8:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday; 9:00 am–7:00 pm Sunday/holiday · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency utility repairs, transit buses, City workers, permitted public events, church bells, City Clock Tower | 2026-08-28 |
| Elkford District Municipality |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 871, 2022
adopted 2022-01-01 |
quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 daily · construction hours: 07:00-22:00 · exemptions: District employees/contractors, snow removal, I-1 Industrial zones, emergency vehicles, District-authorized events, church bells/chimes | 2026-08-28 |
| Enderby City |
Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 – Good Neighbour (Consolidated) | quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 (construction/lawn equipment); no general quiet hours stated · construction hours: 07:00-22:00 · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency works, commercial/industrial trade operations, farm operations, residential household equipment | 2026-08-28 |
| Fernie City |
Noise Bylaw No. 1635, 1993
adopted 1993-09-13 |
quiet hours: 12 Midnight to 6:30 a.m. in residential zones; 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. in non-residential/highway areas · fines: not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) | 2026-08-28 |
| Fort St. John City |
Noise Regulation Bylaw | quiet hours: 10:00 pm to 8:00 am (amplified sound/megaphone); 8:00 pm to 8:00 am (animal noise) · construction hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, not on Sunday or statutory holiday if contractor receiving compensation · exemptions: Emergency services, municipal/government contractors, church bells, fire/building code alarms, farm operations in ALR | 2026-08-28 |
| Fruitvale Village |
Anti Noise Bylaw No. 382 | quiet hours: 22:00-08:00 daily · construction hours: 07:00-18:00 weekdays including Saturdays · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, municipal employees, church bells, licensed dance halls, council-permitted activities, authorized sports | 2026-08-28 |
| Gibsons Town |
ANTI-NOISE BYLAW BYLAW No. 1285 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Gold River Village |
Bylaw No 665, 2008 Noise Control Bylaw | construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday and before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Sundays and Statutory Holidays · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, warning signals, government utilities, churches, essential services, emergency measures, snow removal, parades, authorized construction. · fines: $150.00; maximum penalty of $2000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Golden Town |
Noise Bylaw No. 488, 1980 | construction hours: Monday to Saturday inclusive between the hours of 7:00 o'clock in the forenoon and 9:00 o'clock in the afternoon and Sunday between 12:00 noon and 9:00 o'clock in the afternoon · exemptions: Town vehicles on public business, emergency services, church bells, licensed dance halls, approved industry with noise precautions. · fines: not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) | 2026-08-28 |
| Greenwood City |
Bylaw No. 1013, 2024 – Good Neighbour Bylaw | quiet hours: 23:30-07:00 daily · construction hours: 07:00-20:00 daily · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency work, public purpose, zoned trade, household equipment, post office bell, sanctioned events. | 2026-08-28 |
| Hope District Municipality |
Good Neighbour Bylaw (consolidated to Dec. 2023) | exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency work, farm operations, household equipment, special events, church bells, contained industrial noise, construction permits, mobile public address systems. · fines: not exceeding $10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Hudson's Hope District Municipality |
Noise Regulation Bylaw 620, 2001 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Kamloops City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 49-1
+1 more |
exemptions: Emergency works, pesticide application before 07:00, and idling exemptions for emergency vehicles, traffic, or mechanical difficulties. · fines: $100-$10,000 · construction hours: 07:00-22:00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Kelowna City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 11500
adopted 2017-11-08 |
construction hours: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm on any weekday that is not a holiday; 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on any weekday that is a holiday, or on any Saturday; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on any Sunday · exemptions: emergency works for preservation/protection of life, health, or property; special event permits in public interest; normal farm practices under the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act; municipal or other government personnel or contractors carrying out work on behalf of City or government (including snow removal, maintenance, public works, infrastructure, parks) · fines: minimum $100.00, maximum $10,000.00 on conviction; or imprisonment up to 90 days, or both | 2026-08-28 |
| Kimberley City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2671, 2020 (Part 6 – Noise Regulations)
adopted 2020-11-09 |
construction hours: between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. · exemptions: City operations, emergency services, snow removal, permitted construction, lawful business, household equipment, fireworks, church bells, parades, emergencies. · fines: not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) | 2026-08-28 |
| Kitimat District Municipality |
Kitimat Municipal Code — Part 9, Division 12: Environmental Control (Noise) | quiet hours: 19:00–07:00 (general); 21:00–07:00 for lawn mowers year-round; 21:00–07:00 for tools and construction in June, July and August · construction hours: 07:00–19:00 daily (07:00–21:00 in June, July and August); snow removal and essential services exempt at all times · exemptions: Emergency measures, traditional festive/religious activities, sanctioned community events, Municipal Engineer-approved activities, snow removal, grass cutting | 2026-08-28 |
| Ladysmith Town |
1478 Noise Bylaw
adopted 2003-03-03 |
construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day except Sunday · exemptions: Public meetings, parades, municipal/emergency vehicles, churches, farming, lawnmowers 8am-9pm, filming permits · fines: $100-$500 first offence; $250-$1,000 second or subsequent offence | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Country District Municipality |
Nuisance Bylaw 857 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. · exemptions: Farm practices, emergency works, authorized parades/festivities, and municipal/public body vehicles/equipment engaged in public service. · fines: not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) | 2026-08-28 |
| Lake Cowichan Town |
876 Control of Noise Bylaw | construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, inclusive, or on Sunday, before 10:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m. · exemptions: Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, authorized events, usual business noise. · fines: $100.00-$500.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Langford City |
Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2056 | quiet hours: between the hours of 11:00 PM. one day and 9:00 AM the following day · construction hours: Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, government utilities, public festivities, church bells, rifle ranges 8AM-8PM, home repairs by owners Sundays 10AM-5PM, permitted activities. | 2026-08-28 |
| Langley City |
Noise Control Bylaw | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday · exemptions: City services, public body equipment, construction during permitted hours, filming or special events under permit. · fines: not more than $10,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Lantzville District Municipality |
Good Neighbour Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Logan Lake District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 721 | construction hours: before 7:00 am or after 8:00 pm Monday–Saturday; before 10:00 am or after 8:00 pm Sunday · idling limit: commercial motor vehicles shall not idle in residential area for more than twenty (20) consecutive minutes every eight (8) hours · exemptions: buses, fire apparatus, police, emergency medical service vehicles; emergency construction permitted by Director | 2026-08-28 |
| Lumby Village |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 877, 2022
adopted 2022-11-21 |
construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. · exemptions: Village operations, emergency services, snow removal, licensed construction/business 7am–10pm, household equipment, church bells, agricultural use, lawful parades, emergencies · fines: $100–$500 first offence; $200–$1,000 subsequent offence; up to $10,000.00 maximum | 2026-08-28 |
| Mackenzie District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 1352, 2016 | quiet hours: 20:00-07:00 (next day, Mon-Sat); 20:00-08:00 (next day, Sun/holidays) · construction hours: Day: 07:00-20:00 Mon-Sat; 08:00-19:00 Sun/holidays (construction noise prohibited during Night) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, public utility repair, transit buses, District employees, highway construction 07:00-21:00 (not Sunday), snow plowing, gun range 09:00-21:00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Maple Ridge City |
Noise Bylaw No. 5122-1994
adopted 1994-10-17 |
exemptions: Emergency vehicles, District works, snow removal, public transport, approved events, and lawn mowers/power gardening equipment within specified hours. · fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than the maximum fine provided by the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1979, Chp. 305 | 2026-08-28 |
| Merritt City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw 2387, 2024 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. · exemptions: Emergency work, City/utility maintenance, emergency vehicles, lawful commercial/industrial trade. · fines: $100-$10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Midway Village |
Bylaw 475 – Noise Control Bylaw | quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. · construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. · exemptions: Emergency work, farm equipment, amplified voice/music at public gatherings, church/school bells, authorized parades, street repairs and snow removal by businesses. | 2026-08-28 |
| Montrose Village |
2024-02-08 Montrose Good Neighbour Bylaw – FINAL
adopted 2024-02-08 |
quiet hours: before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, public purpose, emergency works, household equipment, special events, highway maintenance. | 2026-08-28 |
| Nanaimo City |
Noise Control Bylaw 1994 No. 4750
+1 more |
quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. one day and 9:00 a.m. the following day · construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., on Sundays and Statutory Holidays · exemptions: Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, cannon, essential services, emergency measures, parades, extraordinary construction. | 2026-08-28 |
| Nelson City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 3201, 2011 (Consolidated)
adopted 2011-09-06 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| New Denver Village |
Noise Bylaw No. 338 | construction hours: 07:00-21:00 · exemptions: Village vehicles on public business, church bells/chimes, licensed dance halls, permitted urgent work · fines: not exceeding $2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| New Hazelton District Municipality |
Noise Bylaw | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day · exemptions: Emergency equipment, utility maintenance, emergency repairs, snow removal, public transit, fire/building-code PA systems, and valid permits. | 2026-08-28 |
| New Westminster City |
Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992
+2 more adopted 1992-10-19 |
construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays (s.3) · quiet hours: "night" means 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (s.1 definition) · construction hours: construction during Permitted Hours per Bylaw 6063 is exempt (s.13(b)) | 2026-08-28 |
| North Saanich District Municipality |
Noise Bylaw No. 1383 (2015)
adopted 2015-01-01 |
construction hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-19:00 (excluding statutory holidays); Saturday 08:00-16:00 · exemptions: emergency vehicles · fines: not more than $2,000.00 and not less than $300.00 for each offence | 2026-08-28 |
| North Vancouver City |
City's Noise Control Bylaw, 2021, No. 8885
adopted 2021-01-01 |
quiet hours: 20:00–07:00 daily · construction hours: 7:00 am–8:00 pm Mon–Fri; 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sat; prohibited on Holidays · exemptions: City operations at any time; emergency vehicles; emergency works; permitted exemptions via Chief Administrative Officer | 2026-08-28 |
| North Vancouver District Municipality |
Noise Regulation Bylaw 7188 | quiet hours: Night: 20:00-07:00 (weekdays/Saturday); 20:00-09:00 (Sunday/holidays) · construction hours: Construction on Construction Project prohibited Sunday/holidays; prohibited before 09:00 or after 17:00 Saturday · exemptions: emergency personnel vehicles/equipment, emergency utility repairs, District road/utility construction | 2026-08-28 |
| Oak Bay District Municipality |
Anti-Noise Bylaw 3210
+1 more |
construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on each day except Sunday (new permit); 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each day except Sunday (renewal permit) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, warning signals, public meetings, church bells, authorized parades, urgent necessity works, Community Care Facilities. · fines: not more than $1,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Osoyoos Town |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1277, 2011 | construction hours: 7:00 AM–8:00 PM Monday–Saturday; 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Sunday · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency works, farm operations, lawful trade/industry, highway maintenance, residential household equipment · fines: not more than $10,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Parksville City |
Bylaw 1432 – Noise
+1 more |
quiet hours: 11:00 pm and 7:00 am daily · construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays and Statutory Holidays · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, warning signals, utilities, church bells, essential services, emergency measures, authorized events/projects, heating/cooling systems, Administrator approved work. | 2026-08-28 |
| Peachland District Municipality |
Bylaw No. 1330 - Noise Bylaw - Consolidated
+1 more |
construction hours: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun/Holidays 10am-6pm · exemptions: Municipal vehicles, emergency services, church bells, zoned industries, emergency work, and permitted races or events. · fines: $50.00-$500.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Pemberton Village |
Noise Regulation Bylaw | quiet hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am on weekdays/Saturdays; 11:00pm to 9:00am on holidays · construction hours: Mon–Fri 7:00am–8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–8:00pm; holidays 10:00am–4:00pm · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, permitted public events, municipal works, snow removal, normal farm practices, aeronautics, public transit, blasting | 2026-08-28 |
| Penticton City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2012-5030 (Consolidated, incl. 2019-20)
adopted 2012-09-04 |
construction hours: 0700 hours to 2200 hours · exemptions: Municipality vehicles, emergency work, commercial/industrial zones, farm operations, household equipment, special events, lawnmowers 0700-2200, Chief Building Official. · fines: $100.00-$10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Pitt Meadows City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 2138, 2003
+1 more |
construction hours: 07:00-21:00 Monday to Saturday; 09:00-18:00 Sunday and statutory holidays (personal residence, not for profit) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, District construction/snow removal, public transit, farm equipment on agricultural land · fines: $100-$2,000 per day | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Alberni City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 4718 (Consolidated with 4804) | construction hours: 7:00 AM to 10 PM · amplified sound hours: before 8:00 AM or after 11:00 PM · exemptions: emergency services, city and government personnel, public events, City Engineer permit | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Alice Village |
241 Anti-Noise Bylaw | construction hours: weekdays including Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. · exemptions: Village vehicles/workers on public business; church bells; work with Municipal Clerk permit · fines: minimum $300.00 up to maximum provided in the Offence Act | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Coquitlam City |
Noise Regulation Bylaw | quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. · construction hours: Mon–Fri (excl. holidays) 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Saturdays (excl. holidays) 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sundays/Holidays 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (private residence, not for profit) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, public events/parades, City/MoTH works, school events, dogs in off-leash parks, permitted fireworks | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Edward District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 520 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day · exemptions: Emergency equipment, utility maintenance, emergency repairs, snow removal, public transit, aviation activities, permitted activities. · fines: not less than $100 or more than $10,000 for a first offence, not less than $300 or more than $10,000 for second and subsequent offences | 2026-08-28 |
| Port Moody City |
Sound Level Bylaw, 1980, No. 1399-C
adopted 1980-01-01 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| Powell River City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 1913, 2000
adopted 2001-01-15 |
quiet hours: 20:00-07:00 · exemptions: emergency vehicles, District excavation/construction, tide-dependent marine infrastructure work, snow removal, church bells, public address/alarm systems · fines: not exceeding $2,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Prince Rupert City |
Noise Control Bylaw - Consolidated | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day · exemptions: Emergency equipment, City/utility maintenance, emergency repairs, snow removal, public transportation, public address systems under building/fire code · fines: $100.00-$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Qualicum Beach Town |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 706, 2017 | quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily · construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily (excl. Sun/Hol); 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sun/Hol) · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, Town/Utility maintenance, golf mowing, residential maintenance, public transport, horns, Code PA systems, Council-approved events. | 2026-08-28 |
| Quesnel City |
Nuisance Bylaw No. 1869, 2019 (noise provisions)
adopted 2019-09-03 |
construction hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm week day; 9:00 am - 8:00 pm weekend or statutory holiday · exemptions: City, agents, employees, RCMP, emergency services exempt. Construction exemption with written approval. · fines: $100.00-$10,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Revelstoke City |
Noise Bylaw No. 1940
adopted 2016-06-09 |
quiet hours: Mon–Sat before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.; Sunday/holiday before 9:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. · construction hours: Mon–Sat: before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. · exemptions: emergency vehicles, avalanche control, snow making/grooming, worship bells, security/fire alarms, street sweeper, emergency repairs | 2026-08-28 |
| Richmond City |
Noise Regulation - Bylaw 8856 (2012)
+2 more adopted 2012-02-27 |
quiet hours: between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. · exemptions: Non-commercial graduation ceremony of an educational facility · fines: not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Rossland City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2631 | quiet hours: 21:00-07:00 (construction and motorized lawn equipment) · construction hours: 07:00-21:00 daily · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, public-purpose work, snow removal (5:00am–11:00pm), farm operations, residential household equipment, commercial/industrial trade. | 2026-08-28 |
| Saanich District Municipality |
Noise Suppression Bylaw | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on each day except Sunday · exemptions: Public meetings, bands, municipal work, danger signals, construction, emergency work, church bells, deliveries, farming, lawnmowers, blasting within specified hours. · fines: not less than $150 | 2026-08-28 |
| Salmon Arm City |
Noise Prevention Bylaw No 2037 | quiet hours: before seven (7) o'clock in the forenoon or after ten (10) o'clock in the afternoon · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, church bells, licensed dance halls, zoning-approved industry, permitted work, approved public gatherings. | 2026-08-28 |
| Sidney Town |
Noise Bylaw No. 1689 | construction hours: Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday and Statutory Holidays - Prohibited unless authorized by a Permit · exemptions: Emergency vehicles, emergency work, home repairs by owners Sundays 10AM-5PM, special events waived, commercial/industrial zones exempt. · fines: $100-$2,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| Sooke District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 485, 2011 - Consolidated
adopted 2022-07-29 |
construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday; before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Sundays and Statutory Holidays · lawn equipment hours: before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. in any Residential Area · amplified sound hours: audible between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. outside premises | 2026-08-28 |
| Stewart District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw 967-2020
adopted 2020-11-09 |
construction hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm · exemptions: snow removal equipment whether private or Municipal · fines: $100.00 to $500.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Summerland District Municipality |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2021-023 | quiet hours: before 7:00 am or after 9:00 pm · exemptions: Emergency services, farm operations, household equipment, special events, highway maintenance, and industry standards. | 2026-08-28 |
| Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality |
Bylaw No. 0216 - Good Neighbour
adopted 2024-12-05 |
quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Residential/Tourist districts); 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Village Core) · construction hours: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM weekdays (non-Holiday); 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday, Sunday or Holiday · exemptions: emergency repairs; resort maintenance (snowmaking, snow plowing, grooming, golf course); residential snow plowing and blowing | 2026-08-28 |
| Surrey City |
Noise Control Bylaw (7044)
+1 more |
construction hours: 07:00 hours to 22:00 hours · exemptions: Emergency work for preservation or protection of life, health or property · fines: $100.00-$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Tahsis Village |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 421 | construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. or after 11 :00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and not before 10:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday | 2026-08-28 |
| Taylor District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw 464-1993 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days per week · exemptions: Aircraft; emergency whistles/sirens; business noise within zoned area where usual or inevitable. · fines: $50.00-$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Telkwa Village |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 495 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. (0700hrs) to 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs) · exemptions: Emergency works, Village vehicles on public business, church bells/chimes, licensed dance halls 8pm-2am with authorization. · fines: $100.00-$2,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Terrace City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 2100 | construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday · exemptions: Non-residential zones, emergency vehicles, utility repair, worship bells, fireworks, snow ploughing · fines: $100-$2,000 first offence; $300-$2,000 subsequent offences | 2026-08-28 |
| Trail City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 2433, 1999
adopted 1999-06-25 |
quiet hours: 11:00 pm to 7:00 am · construction hours: Construction and equipment operation prohibited between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am · exemptions: Fire, police, ambulance vehicles; City/government/public utility vehicles on public service; emergency health/safety/property measures; trade/industry in commercial/industrial zones not exceeding noise common to that trade | 2026-08-28 |
| Tumbler Ridge District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Ucluelet District Municipality |
Noise Regulation Bylaw | quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs.) to 7:00 a.m. (0700 hrs.) · construction hours: 7:00 a.m. (0700 hrs.) to 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs.) · exemptions: Emergency work, District vehicles, Church bells, dance halls 20:00-02:00, CAO permitted work, zoned industry. | 2026-08-28 |
| Vancouver City |
Noise Control By-law No. 6555 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| View Royal Town |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 523, 2003
adopted 2003-01-01 |
construction hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., not on Sundays or statutory holidays for for-profit work · exemptions: Emergency equipment, utility and Town maintenance, emergency repairs, snow removal, public transportation, Street Bylaw permit holders, Town employees' construction · fines: not less than $200.00 for each offence | 2026-08-28 |
| Warfield Village |
Noise Bylaw No. 401 | construction hours: 07:00-23:00 (work prohibited between 11 o'clock in the evening and 7 o'clock in the morning) · exemptions: Fire Department vehicles, police officers in duty, licensed ambulances responding to emergencies · fines: not exceeding $100.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| West Kelowna City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 0151, 2018 (consolidated to 0151.04)
adopted 2018-05-22 |
— | 2026-08-28 |
| West Vancouver District Municipality |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 4404, 2005
adopted 2005-05-09 |
quiet hours: Day: 7:00am–6:00pm weekdays/Saturday, 9:00am–6:00pm Sunday/holiday; Night: inverse periods · construction hours: prohibited Sunday/holiday; before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Saturday; before 7:30 a.m. or after 5:30 p.m. other days · fines: $2,500–$10,000 | 2026-08-28 |
| White Rock City |
Noise Control Bylaw No. 2018 | construction hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Sundays/Holidays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (residential) · exemptions: City agents, emergency vehicles, peace officers, fire fighters in lawful duty; works with Council or Director approval. · fines: $2,000.00-$10,000.00 | 2026-08-28 |
| Williams Lake City |
Good Neighbour Bylaw
+1 more |
quiet hours: 22:00-07:00 Monday to Friday; 22:00-08:00 weekends and holidays · construction hours: Sunday 08:00-22:00 · construction hours: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm | 2026-08-28 |
| shíshálh Nation First Nations Government District |
Noise # 2017-10 | quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily (social gathering noise audible beyond parcel boundary prohibited) · construction hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; no construction for profit on Sundays or statutory holidays · exemptions: Emergency works for preservation of life, health or property; bulk soil conveying vessels under specific conditions | 2026-08-28 |
Nothing on file for noise & nuisance
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (59) — Anmore, Bowen Island, Cache Creek, Central Saanich, Clinton, Coldstream, Comox, Cumberland, Daajing Giids, Delta, Esquimalt, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Grand Forks, Granisle, Harrison Hot Springs, Hazelton, Highlands, Houston, Invermere, Kaslo, Kent, Keremeos, Langley, Lillooet, Lions Bay, Lytton, Masset, McBride, Metchosin, Mission, Nakusp, North Cowichan, Northern Rockies, Oliver, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Pouce Coupe, Prince George, Princeton, Radium Hot Springs, Salmo, Sayward, Sechelt, Sicamous, Silverton, Slocan, Smithers, Spallumcheen, Sparwood, Squamish, Tofino, Valemount, Vanderhoof, Vernon, Victoria, Wells, Whistler, Zeballos.
No bylaws published online (1, verified negatives) — Port Clements.