| quiet hours | Nighttime: from 9:30 P.M. (Weekday) or 8:30 P.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day) to 7:00 A.M. (Weekday) or 9:00 A.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day) | s. 3(j) |
| construction hours | Construction prohibited during Nighttime; permitted during Daytime in Residential Developments (Daytime 7:00 A.M.-9:30 P.M. weekday, 9:00 A.M.-8:30 P.M. weekend) | ss. 7.3.1, 10.2.1 |
| exemptions | agricultural practices; emergency vehicles; street/utility work; activities authorized by Canada/NS; activity on a water body; reasonable commercial noise on properly zoned property | s. 10.1 |
| fine range | not less than $150 and not more than $10,000.00; $150 (or $300/$600 for repeat) payment in lieu | ss. 11.2-11.3 |
scout note
Municipality of East Hants nuisance-control bylaw governing noise quiet hours, PA systems, construction, and equipment noise. Original P-100 second reading Sept 24, 2014; amendment P-100-1 passed by Council March 24, 2021.