Noise & nuisance — Essex, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Essex, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law No. 2422, verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Exemptions: Public safety, essential services, traditional/festive/religious activities, normal farm practices, and Temporary Noise Permits.

Noise By-law No. 2422 adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. s. 2.1(c)(iii)
exemptions Public safety, essential services, traditional/festive/religious activities, normal farm practices, and Temporary Noise Permits. s. 4.1, s. 5.1, s. 6.1, s. 7.1, s. 9.1
fine range $100.00-$5,000.00 (first person); $500.00-$10,000.00 (subsequent person); $100.00-$10,000.00 (first corporation); $1,000.00-$25,000.00 (subsequent corporation); set fine $150.00 s. 13.1(a), s. 13.1(b), Schedule "B"
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Town of Essex by-law to prohibit and regulate noise (13 pp, scanned PDF without text layer); town page also describes a temporary noise permit applied for 30 days ahead.

Essex By-laws index

Town by-law listing.

Noise By-Law page (By-law 2422, temporary noise permit)

Town page for noise by-law 2422 and temporary noise permit application.

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