Noise & nuisance — Oshawa, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

The City of Oshawa, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Control of Nuisance Dust and Mud By-law 64-2020 (consolidated); Noise By-law 112-82 (consolidated); Nuisance By-law 65-2009 (consolidated), verified 2026-08-23.

Control of Nuisance Dust and Mud By-law 64-2020 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Regulates dust and mud tracked or blown onto highways/adjacent properties from construction and other sites, authorized under s.129 of the Municipal Act as a nuisance-control measure.

Noise By-law 112-82 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Prohibits noise likely to disturb inhabitants: bells, horns, sirens, loud radios/music, and construction noise outside permitted times; sets out specific deemed-disturbing noises and exemptions.

Nuisance By-law 65-2009 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Prohibits public nuisances in public places: aggressive soliciting, loitering after being told to move on, fighting/yelling/profanity, open liquor, littering, and obstructing pedestrians or officers.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://www.oshawa.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities