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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
Noise Control By-law 0360-1979
(Amended by By-laws 0077-1985, 1298-1986, 0755-1987, 0063-1992, 0230-1994,
0303-2000, 0495-2003, 0124-2005, 0110-2006, 0092-2007, 0120-2007, 0127-2007,
0248-2007, 0073-2008, 0099-2008, 0299-2008, 0325-2009, 0243-2013, 0043-2015,
0060-2015, 0120-2017, 0125-2018, 0166-2020, 0188-2020, 0192-2020, 0238-2020,
0245-2021, 0122-2023, 0131-2023, 0188-2023, 0215-2023, 0218-2023, 0220-2023,
0122-2024, 0092-2026)
WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, authorize the
Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga to pass by-laws necessary or
desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraphs 5, 6 and 8 of subsection
11(2) authorize by-laws respecting the economic, social and environmental well-being
of the municipality, the health, safety and well-being of persons; and the protection of
persons and property;
AND WHEREAS section 129 of the Municipal Act, 2001, empowers a local
municipality to prohibit and regulate with respect to noise and vibration;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga
ENACTS as follows:
INTERPRETATION
1. In this by-law, (0303-2000)
"ambient sound level" means the sound level that is present in the environment,
produced by sound sources other than the source under assessment; (0122-2024)
"amplified sound" means any electronic device or group of connected devices
incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers,
and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound; (0122-2023)
"auditory signalling device" includes but is not limited to the ringing of bells or gongs
and the blowing of horns or sirens or whistles, or the production, reproduction or
amplification of any similar sounds by electronic means; (0122-2023)
"City" means the City of Mississauga in the Regional Municipality of Peel
"City Facilities" means buildings or land/properties that are either owned or occupied
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by the City, including but not limited to recreation centres, the Civic Centre, transit
terminals and vehicles, libraries, sports fields, marinas, golf courses and cemeteries
but does not include City Parks; (0122-2024)
"City Parks" means the land, including any body of water, buildings or structures
located therein, that is owned by or made available to the City by lease, agreement,
or otherwise, and that is established, dedicated, set apart or made available for use
as public open space but does not include marinas, golf courses, or cemeteries;
(0122-2024)
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner appointed by Council with administrative
responsibility for the City's Enforcement Division and includes their designate;
(0299-2008, 0188-2023)
"construction" includes erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, structural
maintenance, painting, moving, land clearing, earth moving, grading, excavating, the
laying of pipe and conduit whether above or below ground level, street and highway
building, concreting, equipment installation and alteration and the structural
installation of construction components and materials in any form or for any purpose,
and includes any work in connection therewith;
"construction equipment" means any equipment or device designed and intended for
use in construction or material handling, including but not limited to, air compressors,
pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers, tractors, excavators, trenchers,
cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers, generators, off-highway haulers or
trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers, pumps, concrete mixers, graders or other
material handling equipment but does not include the operation of any powered or
non-powered tools for domestic purposes; (0122-2024)
"Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga;
"Cultural District" means those areas of the City as designated in Schedule 5
(Cultural Districts) to this By-law, being the Clarkson Cultural District, Cooksville
Cultural District, Downtown Core Cultural District, Lakeview Cultural District, Malton
Cultural District, Port Credit Cultural District and the Streetsville Cultural District;
(0092-2026)
"dB(A)" means the sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter
with the A-weighting; (0122-2024)
"dB(C)" means the sound level in decibels obtained when using a sound level meter
with the C-weighting; (0122-2024)
"Director" means a director within a Division of the City; (0122-2023)
"Division" means a division within a Department; (0122-2023)
"Division Exemption Procedures" means noise exemption procedures developed
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and administered by the City's Directors specific to their respective Divisions in
accordance with this by-law and approved by the Commissioner; (0122-2023)
"highway" means a common and public highway and includes any bridge, trestle,
viaduct, pathway, or other structure forming part of the highway, and except as
otherwise provided, includes a portion of a highway and the area between the lateral
property lines thereof; (0125-2018)
"Lakeshore corridor" Deleted by By-law 0092-2026. (0131-2023)
"Leq" means the energy equivalent sound level or the continuous sound level that
would result in the same total sound energy being produced over a given period of
time; (0122-2024)
"live music" means a live performance, whether acoustic or amplified, by an
individual or group of individuals on physical or digital instruments to an audience at
the same location but, excludes the playback of any recorded music without singing
or the active use of an instrument; (0131-2023, 0092-2026)
"living area" means any area that includes the premises of a dwelling or a workplace;
(0122-2024)
"long-term outdoor patio" means an accessory outdoor seating area, located
adjacent to or within proximity of a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out
restaurant, which is erected in a parking lay-by within a highway located in the Port
Credit Business Improvement Area, as shown in Schedule "A" of By-law 0227-2020;
(0218-2023)
"Minister" means the Minister of the Environment;
"Ministry" means the Ministry of the Environment;
"motor vehicle" includes an automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle unless
otherwise indicated in The Highway Traffic Act, and any other vehicle propelled or
driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include the cars of electric or
steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon rails, or a motorized snow
vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of husbandry or
road-building machine within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act.
"motorized conveyance" includes a vehicle and any other device employed to
transport a person or persons or goods from place to place, but does not include any
such device or vehicle if operated only within the premises of a person or if propelled
or driven only by muscular, gravitational or wind power;
"noise" means unwanted sound;
"Officer" means a by-law enforcement officer employed by the City and/or appointed
by Council to perform the duties of enforcing City by-laws, and also includes a police
officer employed by the Peel Regional Police or the Ontario Provincial Police; (1298-
1986, 0755-1987, 0299-2008, 0122-2024)
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"Permitted Business Location" means a premises, being a Restaurant, Night Club or
Banquet Hall, as each is defined in the City's Business Licensing By-law 0001-2006,
as amended or replaced (the "Business Licensing By-law"), where the
owner/operator is licensed pursuant to the Business Licensing By-law; (0092-2026)
"persistent sound" means a noise that is continuously heard for a period of at least
ten consecutive minutes or intermittently over a period of at least one hour; (0122-
2023)
"person" means an individual, a corporation and its directors and officers, or a
partnership and their heirs, executors, assignees and administrators; (0122-2024)
"pilot project" Deleted by By-law 0092-2026. (0131-2023, 0122-2024)
"point of reception" means any point on the premises of a person where sound or
vibration originating from other than those premises is received;
"public notice" means written notice provided by regular mail or delivery in person
which includes information regarding the type of construction, the address or general
area where the construction will take place, the date(s) and time(s) of construction,
the source of construction noise and mitigation measures, that will be taken to
reduce the noise or vibration from construction; (0125-2018)
"Quiet Zone" means those areas of the City where quiet is of particular importance
and as more particularly designated in Schedule 4 to this By-law.
"Residential Area" means any area containing dwellings which are normally used for
human habitation.
"seasonal outdoor patio" means an accessory seating area, located adjacent to or
within proximity of a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant;
(0166-2020, 0218-2023)
"seasonal outdoor retail sales and display" means an accessory outdoor area,
located adjacent to or within proximity of an existing retail store, including an outdoor
market, in which goods are offered for sale, lease and/or rental to consumers; (0218-
2023)
"Statutory Holiday" means New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day,
Canada Day, Civic Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
and any other day proclaimed as a public holiday in the Province of Ontario; (0122-
2024)
ADMINISTRATION
2.
The Commissioner shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement
of this by-law. (1298-1986, 0755-1987, 0495-2003, 0299-2008)
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GENERAL PROHIBITION
3.
No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from an
act listed in Schedule 1 to this by-law and which sound is likely to disturb a
reasonable person in the City. (0188-2020)
3.1
No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of persistent sound and
which persistent sound is likely to disturb a reasonable person in the City. (0122-
2023)
3.2
No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of continuous amplified
sound, measured with a sound level meter at a point of reception: (0122-2024,
0092-2026)
(a)
That has a sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period)
exceeding 50 dB(A) or 65 dB(C) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 55 dB(A)
or 70 dB(C) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (0122-2024)
(b)
Where the ambient sound level at a point of reception exceeds the
maximum sound level permitted under Subsection 3.2(a), that has a
sound level (expressed in terms of Leq for a ten-minute period) equal to or
exceeding the ambient sound level. (0122-2024)
3.3
Deleted by By-law 0092-2026. (0122-2024)
PROHIBITION BY TIME AND PLACE
4.
No person shall emit or cause or permit the emission of sound resulting from any
act listed in Column 1 to Schedule 2 to this by-law if clearly audible at a point of
reception located in a residential area or quiet zone within a prohibited period of
time for such an area as set out in Column 2 to Schedule 2 to this By-law.
4.1
Notwithstanding sections 3, 3.1, 3.2 and 4 of this By-law, the emission of sound
created by live music in a Cultural District as set out in Column 1 of Schedule 2A
of this By-law, at a location listed in Column 2 of Schedule 2A of this By-law,
shall be permitted during the time periods set out in Column 3 of Schedule 2A of
this By-law. (0131-2023, 0092-2026)
4.2
Notwithstanding section 4.1 of this By-law, no person shall emit or cause or
permit the emission of sound created by live music in a Cultural District as set out
in Column 1 of Schedule 2A of this By-law, at a location listed in Column 2 of
Schedule 2A of this By-law which exceeds the decibel limit restriction set out in
Column 4 of Schedule 2A of this By-law during the decibel limit restriction time
period set out in Column 5 of Schedule 2A of this By-law. (0092-2026)
4.3
Notwithstanding section 4.1 of this By-law, no person shall, at any time, emit or
cause or permit the emission of sound created by live music if clearly audible at a
point of reception located in a Quiet Zone in a Cultural District. (0092-2026)
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PUBLIC SAFETY EXEMPTION
5.
The provisions of Section 3, 3.1 and 4 do not apply to the emission of a sound or
vibration in connection with emergency measures undertaken: (0220-2023)
(a)
for the immediate health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of the City or
any of them; or
(b)
for the preservation or restoration of property.
EXEMPTIONS FOR TRADITIONAL, FESTIVE, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES
(0122-2024)
6.
The provisions of Section 3 and 4 do not apply to the emission of sounds or
vibrations made by persons in connection with any of the traditional, festive,
religious or other activities set out in Schedule 3 to this by-law.
6.1
Any traditional, festive, religious or other activity set out in Schedule 3 to this By-
law may be subject to such terms and conditions as set out by the Commissioner
or any Director who has been granted delegated authority by the Commissioner
to grant exemptions pursuant to Section 7.1 of this By-law. (0122-2024)
GRANT OF EXEMPTION
7.
(1)
Any person may apply for an exemption from the provisions of Section 3,
3.1, 4, and 4.2 of this By-law, with respect to any source of sound or
vibration. (0299-2008, 0220-2023, 0092-2026)
(2)
An application for exemption under Subsection (1) shall be in writing and
shall contain:
(a)
the name and address of the applicant,
(b)
a description of the source of sound or vibration in respect of which
exemption is being sought,
(c)
a statement of the section of the by-law from which exemption is
sought,
(d)
the period of time (not in excess of six (6) months) for which the
exemption is sought,
(e)
the reasons why the exemption is being sought,
(f)
proof of circulation of a notice of intention to apply for any
exemption to this by-law, in the form of a flyer as prescribed by the
City, to all residences within a 120 meter radius of the subject
property containing the information required by Clauses (a) through
(e) hereof, stating the date upon which objections may be
submitted to City staff. (0299-2008, 0122-2024)
(g)
the application fee. (0299-2008)
(h)
the name, address and phone number of a person responsible for
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supervising the event which is the source of sound or vibration in
respect of which exemption is being sought. (0122-2024)
(i)
a declaration from the applicant that the person named in
accordance with subsection 7(2)(h) of this By-law, who is
responsible for supervising the event which is the source of sound
or vibration in respect of which exemption is being sought, will be
on site for the duration of the exemption period. (0122-2024)
(3)
An application for an exemption completed in accordance with section 7(2)
shall be delivered to the Commissioner. (0299-2008)
(4)
The Commissioner may grant an exemption, in whole or in part, with terms
and conditions, subject to the provisions of this By-law, which terms and
conditions relating to amplified sound may include imposing a limit on
sound level to a maximum of 85 dB(A) or 105 dB(C) measured with a
sound level meter at the lot line of the property from which the source of
sound or vibration originates. (0299-2008, 0122-2024)
(5)
In considering the completed application for any exemption, the
Commissioner shall take into account the following: (0299-2008)
(a)
If an exemption is granted, a time limit shall be specified, and an
exemption shall not exceed six months.
(b)
The Commissioner shall consult with the affected Ward Councillor
on an application for an exemption and the consultation shall
include any terms and conditions that may be attached to an
exemption.
(c)
Any correspondence received regarding the application as a result
of the distribution of the notice referred to in Section 7(2)(f). (0122-
2024)
(d)
The proximity of the sound to a Residential Area and the likelihood
that the sound for which an exemption is requested may negatively
affect persons in a Residential Area.
(e)
Whether any negative impacts under clauses (c) or (d) can be
reduced with the use of mitigation measures including limiting the
sound to certain days or times of the day.
(6)
A breach by the applicant of any of the terms or conditions imposed by the
Commissioner in granting an exemption shall immediately render the
exemption null and void. (0299-2008)
(7)
Notwithstanding that the authority to grant an exemption is delegated to
the Commissioner, and that he or she may have already exercised the
delegated power, Council shall retain the right to exercise the authority to
grant or deny an exemption in accordance with the conditions set out in
section 7 (5) of this By-law. (0299-2008)
(8)
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law, where the grant of an
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exemption under section 7 of this By-law relates to construction on a City
Highway: (0125-2018)
(i)
subparagraphs 7(2)(f), (g) and 7(5)(c) do not apply;
(ii)
the period of time for the exemption may be greater than six
months; and
(iii)
the applicant shall, following notification of approval of the
exemption and at least two weeks prior to the commencement of
construction, circulate a public notice to all residences within a 500
meter radius of the source of sound or vibration.
(9)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0166-2020, 0218-
2023)
(10)
Any person operating a seasonal outdoor patio or a long-term outdoor
patio who applies for an exemption from the following provisions of this
By-law shall not be subject to subsection 7(2)(f) of this By-law: (0192-
2020, 0218-2023)
(a)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0218-2023)
(b)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on June 28, 2024. (0218-2023)
7.1
Notwithstanding section 7 of this by-law, the Commissioner may delegate to the
City's Directors the authority grant exemptions, in whole or in part, with terms and
conditions in accordance with this by-law and the applicable Division Exemption
Procedures, subject to the following: (0122-2023)
(a)
Subparagraphs 7(2)(f) and 7(5)(c) do not apply and the applicable
Division Exemption Procedures will outline the public notification
requirements, if any; (0122-2023)
(b)
Subparagraph 7(2)(g) does not apply and the applicable fees for an
application for an exemption will be set out in City's User Fees and
Charges By-law 0244-2022 or successor by-law; or as otherwise
set and approved by Council from time to time; (0122-2023)
(c)
Subparagraph 7(5)(b) shall not apply and the Division Exemption
Procedures will outline the process for consultation, if any, with the
affected Ward Councillor; and (0122-2023)
(d)
Subparagraph 7(5)(e) shall not apply and the applicable Division
Exemption Procedures will outline the process for evaluating noise
mitigation measures, if any. (0122-2023)
7.2
Notwithstanding subparagraph 7.1(c) of this by-law, the applicable Director shall
notify the affected Ward Councillor on an application for exemption at least 10
days in advance of the exemption date and the notification shall include any
terms and conditions that may be attached to the exemption. (0122-2023)
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7.3
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law, where the grant of an
exemption under Section 7 of this By-law relates to construction activities, the
applicant shall, following notification of the approval of the exemption and at least
one (1) week prior to the commencement of construction, circulate a public notice
in the form of a flyer, as prescribed by the City, to all residences within a 120
meter radius of the source of sound or vibration. (0122-2024)
7.4
The City may impose a fee upon any person who has been granted an
exemption under this By-law for monitoring an event to ensure the noise volume
is within the decibel limit(s) set out in the grant of exemption. The amount of the
fee is as set out in the applicable User Fees and Charges By-law. Fees or
charges imposed on a person pursuant to this by-law constitute a debt of the
person to the City. (0122-2024)
SEVERABILITY
8.
(1)
If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of a section
of this by-law invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be
construed as having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the reminder
of the by-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of the by-law
shall be valid and shall remain in force.(0166-2020)
(2)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on December 31, 2025. (0166-2020, 0192-
2020, 0238-2020, 0245-2021, 0218-2023)
(3)
Deleted by By-law 0092-2026. (0131-2023, 0220-2023, 0122-2024)
(4)
Deleted by By-law 0218-2023 on June 28, 2024. (0218-2023)
PENALTY
9.
(1)
Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law, and every
director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in such
contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and is liable to a
fine, and such other penalties, as provided for in the Provincial Offences
Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33, and the Municipal Act, 2001, as both may be
amended from time to time. (0077-1985, 0063-1992, 0215-2023)
(2)
All contraventions of any provision of this by-law are designated as
continuing offences. (0215-2023)
(3)
In addition to sections 9(1) and 9(2), any person who is charged with an
offence under this by-law by the laying of an information under Part Ill of
the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33 and is found guilty of
the offence is liable, pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, to the following
fines: (0215-2023)
(a)
a minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine not exceeding
$100,000; and
(b)
in the case of a continuing offence, for each day or part of a day
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that the offence continues, a minimum fine of $500, and a
maximum fine not exceeding $10,000, and the total of all daily fines
for the offence is not limited to $100,000.
(4)
Every person who is convicted of an offence under this by-law may be
liable, in addition to the fines established under subsection 9(3)(a), to a
special fine, which may exceed $100,000, designed to eliminate or reduce
any economic advantage or gain from contravening this by-law. (0215-
2023)
10.
(1)
By-law Number 7364 enacted by the former Town of Mississauga and any
other by-law passed by the former Town of Mississauga to control noise is
hereby repealed.
(2)
By-law Number 957, enacted by the former Village of Port Credit and any
other by-law passed by the former Village of Port Credit to control noise is
hereby repealed.
(3)
By-law Number 66-36, enacted by the former Town of Streetsville and any
other by-law passed by the former Town of Streetsville to control noise is
hereby repealed.
(4)
By-law 2370 enacted by the former Township of Toronto and any other
by-law passed by the former Township of Toronto to control noise is
hereby repealed.
(5)
Any Noise Control By-law, enacted by the Town of Oakville in that part of
Oakville which was annexed by the City of Mississauga, and more
particularly described in Section 2(1)(a) of The Regional Municipality of
Peel Act, 1973, S.O. 1973, c. 60, is hereby repealed.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY, 1979.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 1980.
Signed by: "Hazel McCallion", Mayor "Terence L. Julian", Clerk
This by-law is approved pursuant to the provisions of The Environmental Protection Act,
1971, as amended, at Toronto, this 9th day of April, 1980.
Signed by: "Harry Parrott", Minister of the Environment
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SCHEDULE 1
GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
(Amended by By-laws 0188-2020, 0122-2023, 0122-2024)
1.
An unnecessary or unreasonable noise emanating from a motor vehicle, which
includes but is not limited to the following:
a)
A noise caused from a bell, horn or other signalling device except when
required or authorized by law or in accordance with good safety practices.
b)
A noise caused from an engine, a muffler and/or any other part of the
emission control system.
c)
A noise caused by the operation of a motor vehicle, trailer or parts thereof
related to the motor vehicle's disrepair or maladjustment.
d)
A noise caused from the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which
causes its tires to squeal.
e)
An amplified sound caused by the operation of any electronic device or
group of connected devices emitting from the motor vehicle.
2.
The operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any motor vehicle or item of
attached auxiliary equipment for a continuous period exceeding ten (10) minutes,
while such vehicle is stationary in a Residential Area or a Quiet Zone unless:
(0122-2024)
a)
the original equipment manufacturer specifically recommends a longer
idling period for normal and efficient operation of the motor vehicle in
which case such recommended period shall not be exceeded; or,
b)
operation of such engine or motor is essential to a basic function of the
vehicle or equipment, including but not limited to, operation of ready-mixed
concrete trucks, lift platforms and refuse compactors; or,
c)
weather conditions justify the use of heating or refrigerating systems
powered by the motor or engine for the safety and welfare of the operator,
passengers or animals, or the preservation of perishable cargo, and the
vehicle is stationary for purposes of delivery or loading; or,
d)
prevailing low temperatures make longer idling periods necessary
immediately after starting the motor or engine; or,
e)
the idling is for the purpose of cleaning and flushing the radiator and
associated circulation system for seasonal change of antifreeze, cleaning
of the fuel system, carburettor or the like, when such work is performed
other than for profit.
3.
The operation of any item of construction equipment in a Quiet Zone or
Residential Area without effective muffling devices in good working order and in
constant operation.
4.
The operation of any auditory signalling device for the purpose of reaching
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persons outside of the property from which the sound is originating. (0122-2023)
5.
The operation of any amplified sound for the purpose of reaching persons
outside of the property from which the sound is originating. (0122-2023)
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SCHEDULE 2
PROHIBITED PERIODS OF TIME
(Amended by By-law 0122-2023, 0092-2026)
ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Prohibited Acts
Prohibited Periods of Time
Quiet Zone
Residential Area
1.
The operation of any auditory
signalling device other than the
blowing of whistles to control
organized sporting activities at a
sports field, except where required
or authorized by law or in
accordance with good safety
practices.
At Any Time
7:00 p.m. of one day to
9:00 a.m. the next day
2.
The operation of an auditory
signalling device, which involves
the blowing of whistles to control
organized sporting activities at a
sports field, except where required
or authorized by law or in
accordance with good safety
practices.
At Any Time
11 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
3.
The operation of any amplified
sound.
At Any Time
7:00 p.m. of one day to
9:00 a.m. the next day
4.
Loading, unloading, delivering,
packing, unpacking, or otherwise
handling any containers, products,
materials, or refuse, whatsoever,
unless necessary for the
maintenance of essential services
or the moving of private household
effects.
Note:
This prohibited act does not
include noise made in
connection with the delivery of
goods to the places set out in
section 130(1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001
7:00 p.m. of one day
to 7:00 a.m. the next
day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
7:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
All Day Sundays and
Statutory Holidays
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Prohibited Acts
Prohibited Periods of Time
Quiet Zone
Residential Area
5.
The operation of any construction
equipment in connection with
construction.
5:00 p.m. of one day
to 7:00 a.m. the next
day
All Day Sundays and
Statutory Holidays
7:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
All Day Sundays and
Statutory Holidays
6.
The detonation of fireworks or
explosive devices not used in
construction.
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
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unless otherwise
permitted in
accordance with
the provisions of
Fireworks By-law
0293-2001, as
amended, or its
successors
7.
The operation of a combustion
engine which
(i)
is, or
(ii)
is used in, or
(iii)
is intended to be used in, a
toy, or a model or replica of
any device, which model or
replica has no function other
than amusement and which
is not a conveyance.
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
8.
The operation of any powered rail
car including but not limited to
refrigeration cars, locomotives or
self-propelled passenger cars,
while stationary on property not
owned or controlled by a railway
governed by the Railway Safety
Act
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Prohibited Acts
Prohibited Periods of Time
Quiet Zone
Residential Area
9.
The operation of any motorized
conveyance other than on a
highway or other place intended
for its operation.
At Any Time
7:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
10.
The venting, release or pressure
relief of air, steam or other
gaseous material, product or
compound from any autoclave,
boiler, pressure vessel, pipe,
valve, machine, device or system.
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
11.
Persistent barking, calling or
whining or other persistent noise
making by any domestic pet.
At Any Time
7:00 p.m. of one day to
9:00 a.m. the next day
12.
The operation of any powered or
non-powered tool for domestic
purposes other than snow
removal.
7:00 p.m. of one day
to 9:00 a.m. the next
day
7:00 p.m. of one day to
9:00 a.m. the next day
13.
The operation of solid waste bulk
lift or refuse compacting
equipment.
7:00 p.m. of one day
to 7:00 a.m. the next
day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
14.
The operation of a commercial car
wash with air drying equipment.
7:00 p.m. of one day
to 7:00 a.m. the next
day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
7:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
15.
Yelling, shouting, hooting,
whistling or singing including noise
from sporting activities other than
the blowing of whistles to control
organized sporting activities at a
sports field.
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. Sundays)
16
Amplified live music
At Any Time
7:00 p.m. of one day to
9:00 a.m. the next day
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ITEM
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Prohibited Acts
Prohibited Periods of Time
Quiet Zone
Residential Area
17
Non-amplified (acoustic) live music
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. on Sundays)
18
The operation of a musical
instrument
At Any Time
11:00 p.m. of one day to
7:00 a.m. the next day
(9:00 a.m. on Sundays)
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SCHEDULE 2A
PERMITTED PERIODS OF TIME FOR LIVE MUSIC IN CULTURAL DISTRICTS
(Amended by By-law 0131-2023, 0092-2026)
ITEM COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
COLUMN 4
COLUMN 5
Act
Location
Permitted
Periods of
Time
Decibel Limit
Restriction
Decibel Limit
Restriction
Time Period
1.
The
emission of
sound
created by
live music
in a
Cultural
District
Indoors at a
Permitted
Business Location
12:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Sundays to
Wednesdays
12:00 p.m. of
one day to
2:00 a.m. the
next day on
Thursdays to
Saturdays
A sound level
(expressed in
terms of Leq
for a ten-
minute period)
of 55 dB(A) or
70 dB(C)
measured at a
point of
reception
9:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Sundays to
Wednesdays
11:00 p.m. of
one day to
2:00 a.m. the
next day on
Thursdays to
Saturdays
2.
The
emission of
sound
created by
live music
in a
Cultural
District
Outdoors on a
seasonal outdoor
patio or long-term
outdoor patio
operated by a
person who has
obtained approval
for the seasonal
outdoor patio or
long-term outdoor
patio from the City
5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Thursdays and
Fridays
12:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Saturdays
12:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on
Sundays and
Statutory
Holidays
Not applicable
Not applicable
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ITEM COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
COLUMN 3
COLUMN 4
COLUMN 5
Act
Location
Permitted
Periods of
Time
Decibel Limit
Restriction
Decibel Limit
Restriction
Time Period
3.
The
emission of
sound
created by
live music
in a
Cultural
District
Outdoors in a City
Park or public
space operated or
arranged by a
person who has
obtained a Special
Event Licence or
Outdoor
Community Event
Permit from the
City or has
entered into a
Rental Contract
with the City for
the use of the
space
5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Thursdays and
Fridays
12:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. on
Saturdays
12:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. on
Sundays and
Statutory
Holidays
Not applicable
Not applicable
In accordance with Section 4.3 of this by-law, no person shall, at any time, emit or cause or
permit the emission of sound created by live music if clearly audible at a point of reception
located in a Quiet Zone in a Cultural District.
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SCHEDULE 3
EXEMPTIONS FOR TRADITIONAL, FESTIVE, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES
(Amended by By-laws 0230-1994, 0495-2003, 0124-2005, 0110-2006, 1992-2007,
0120-2007, 0127-2007, 0248-2007, 0073-2008, 0099-2008, 0325-2009, 0243-2013,
0043-2015, 0060-2015, 0120-2017, 0122-2024)
General Exemptions
(to which exemptions to the By-law
apply)
Additional Details
Film Activities authorized by the City's
Film Unit with a film permit issued in
accordance with Corporate Policy and
Procedure 06-03-02
"Filming of City of Mississauga Property"
Citywide
Mississauga Celebration Square
Civic Square 300 City Centre Drive and
Library Square, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road
West
Exemption applies to appropriately approved
events, activities and programs that appear on
the Mississauga Celebration Square calendar.
City Parks
Exemption applies to events and activities that
have received park permits and/or other City
approvals.
Park permit/approval terms and conditions
apply.
Exemption applies to the City, its vehicles and
its employees or agents acting within the
scope of their duties as employees or agents
of the City.
City Facilities
Exemption applies to events and activities that
have received facility rental approvals from the
City and/or other City approvals.
Approval terms and conditions apply.
Exemption applies to the City, its vehicles and
its employees or agents acting within the
scope of their duties as employees or agents
of the City.
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Event Specific Exemptions
Location(s)
Applewood Acres Homeowners
Association
Annual Family Fun Day
West Acres Park
2166 Westfield Drive
Can-Sikh Festival
Paul Coffee Park
3430 Derry Road
Canada Day Celebrations Hosted By:
Churchill Meadows Friendship Park
Malton BIA and Partners
Churchill Meadows Park - McDowell Drive
West Wood Mall - 7205 Goreway Drive
Port Credit Paint the Town Red
Port Credit Memorial Park-32 Stavebank Rd N
(plus designated locations throughout Port
Credit Village)
Streetsville BIA and Partners
Streetsville Memorial Park (plus designated
locations throughout Streetsville Village)
Caroling in the Park
Port Credit Memorial Park
32 Stavebank Road North
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Paramount Fine Foods
Rose Cherry Place
Plus designated approved locations
Mississauga Marathon
Mississauga Celebration Square, approved
road routes, plus designated park locations
Mount Zion Apostolic Church Picnic
Paul Coffee Park
2430 Derry Road
Movies in the Park - Mississauga Rotary
Club
Port Credit Memorial Park
32 Stavebank Road North
Port Credit Busker Fest
Port Credit Memorial Park
32 Stavebank Rd North
(Plus designated locations throughout Port
Credit Village)
Safe City Mississauga - Neighbours Night
Out
Approved designated locations
Sherwood Forrest Annual Family Fun Day
Sherwood Green Park
1864 Deer's Wold
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St Gabriel Lebanese Festival
Totoredaca Park
2715 Meadowvale Boulevard
Streetsville Founders Bread and Honey
Festival
Streestville Memorial Park
335 Church Street (Plus designated sites
throughout the village)
Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival
Port Credit Memorial Park
32 Stavebank Road North (Plus designated
sites throughout Port Credit Village)
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SCHEDULE 4
QUIET ZONES
The Quiet Zones are those areas contained within the dotted lines on Maps A, B, C and
D which are attached to By-law 0360-19
MAP A
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MAP B
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MAP C
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MAP D
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SCHEDULE 5
CULTURAL DISTRICTS
Cultural Districts are those areas contained within the bolded boundary lines on
the maps attached in this Schedule 5
(By-law 0092-2026)
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CLARKSON CULTURAL DISTRICT
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COOKSVILLE CULTURAL DISTRICT
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DOWNTOWN CORE CULTURAL DISTRICT
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LAKEVIEW CULTURAL DISTRICT
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MALTON CULTURAL DISTRICT
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PORT CREDIT CULTURAL DISTRICT
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STREETSVILLE CULTURAL DISTRICT