The Noise Control By-Law: prohibits and regulates unreasonable/unusual noise likely to disturb residents (construction, stereos, idling, etc.); technical limits set per MOE Publication NPC-101; provides for exemption permits.
Noise & nuisance — Barrie, Ontario
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
The City of Barrie, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Noise By-law No. 2006-140; Nuisance (Use of Public Property) By-law No. 2025-110, verified 2026-08-23.
Regulates nuisance activities and behaviour on City-owned/public property (loitering-type disturbances, obstruction, disorderly conduct) to protect public enjoyment of public spaces; enforced by By-law Services.