Noise & nuisance — Peterborough, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

City of Peterborough has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Chapter 691, Noise adopted bylaw
construction hours Mon–Sat 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sun 12:00 noon–9:00 p.m. s. 691.3.8
exemptions Parades, newsboys/peddlars, outdoor hymns/carolling, Council-approved concerts, church bells, city works/public utilities, emergency vehicle sirens ss. 691.4.1–691.4.8
fine range $100.00 set fine; maximum $5,000.00 Appendix A Column 3; "not more than five thousand dollars ($5000.00)"
scout note

Regulates noises likely to disturb inhabitants, including construction, loud speakers, animal or bird noise, mufflers, motors, lawn mowers, and related exemptions.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://www.peterborough.ca · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities