Noise & nuisance — Ajax, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Ajax, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law 04-2026 Noise By-law, verified 2026-10-18. Construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Fines: not more than $100,000; continuing offence $500-$10,000; special fine may exceed $100,000.

By-law 04-2026 Noise By-law adopted bylaw
construction hours 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Schedule "B", item 3
exemptions Emergency work; construction 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; farm equipment; municipal operations; snow removal; church/school bells; traffic/rail/emergency signals; reasonable enjoyment. s. 3.2; Schedule "B"
fine range not more than $100,000; continuing offence $500-$10,000; special fine may exceed $100,000 s. 5.2(a)-(c)
scout note

Prohibits and regulates noise; construction noise limited to 7 a.m.-8 p.m. windows, bans persistent shouting and other listed sounds at set hours.

Common by-laws

Town common by-laws page.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://www.ajax.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Noise & nuisance across Ontario · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities