Noise & nuisance — King, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Township of King, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise By-law No. 81-142 (consolidation), verified 2026-10-18. Fines: not more than $1,000.00 for a first offence; not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offence.

Noise By-law No. 81-142 (consolidation) adopted bylaw
quiet hours A - 23 00 one day to 07 00 next day (09 00 Sundays); B - 19 00 one day to 07 00 next day (09 00 Sundays); C - 17 00 one day to 07 00 next day (09 00 Sundays); D - All day Sunday; E - 19 00 one day to 07 00 next day; F - 21 00 one day to 07 00 next day Table 3-1, Prohibited Periods of Time
exemptions Emergency measures; Council-granted exemptions; traditional/festive/religious activities (Schomberg fair, King Historical Society, farm activities, church music, parks, Timberline Trap Shooting, fireworks, auctions). s. 4; s. 5; s. 6
fine range not more than $1,000.00 for a first offence; not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for a second or subsequent offence s. 8 (repealed by By-law 2019-032)
scout note

Township of King noise control by-law as amended by 86-169, 87-77, 90-30, 2016-85, 2019-032 (information-only consolidation). Defines prohibited noise incl. construction equipment, vehicles, sound devices; exemptions by application.

King Frequently Requested Bylaws

Index of frequently requested by-laws including noise and water/wastewater rates.

King Noise Exemptions page

How to apply for a noise exemption under the Township's Noise By-law; links the by-law and application form.

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