What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
City of Richmond has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.
| quiet hours | between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. | between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. |
| exemptions | Non-commercial graduation ceremony of an educational facility | 1.2 |
| fine range | not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 | 5.2(a) |
Prohibits late-night rave-style events in Richmond that generate excessive noise and disturbance to residential areas.
| construction hours | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday or holiday (residential owner/occupier) | s. 4.1.1(m) |
| exemptions | Emergency vehicles, religious bells, farm practices, municipal works, garbage collection, public transit, aeronautics, permitted events, strata lot occupants. | s. 4.1.1 |
| fine range | not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) | s. 5.2.2 |
Regulates noise in Richmond including construction noise, sound amplification, and other disturbances; sets time restrictions and decibel limits.
| fine range | not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) | 2.1 |
Prohibits nuisances in Richmond including noise, odour, and other disturbances affecting neighbouring properties.