Noise & nuisance — North Cowichan, British Columbia
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Bylaw No. 2857 (consolidated, amended by 3700), verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on any day. Fines: $2,000. Exemptions: Municipality/agents; non-commercial public address; church bells; licensed establishments 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; usual noise in permitted zone/business.
Noise Bylaw No. 2857 (consolidated, amended by 3700)
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on any day
s. 3(2)
exemptions
Municipality/agents; non-commercial public address; church bells; licensed establishments 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.; usual noise in permitted zone/business.
s. 4
fine range
$2,000
s. 5
scout note
District of North Cowichan noise bylaw: prohibits noise disturbing the neighbourhood; stereo/instruments restricted before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.; construction/equipment before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Mon-Sat and before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Sundays.