Noise & nuisance — Prescott, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Prescott, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law No. 23-2023 to Prohibit and Regulate Noise, verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: Construction equipment and domestic tools: 23:00 to 07:00 Monday to Friday; 23:00 to 09:00 Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays. Fines: $150.00, $300.00, $450.00; obstructing: $200.00, $400.00, $600.00.

By-law No. 23-2023 to Prohibit and Regulate Noise adopted bylaw

quiet hours	Construction equipment and domestic tools: 23:00 to 07:00 Monday to Friday; 23:00 to 09:00 Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays	Schedule B
exemptions	Emergency measures; emergency/essential services; snow clearing; commercial/industrial uses; church bells; sanctioned sporting events; community events; Town events; outdoor performances; aircraft/trains; cemetery excavation.	Schedule C
fine range	$150.00, $300.00, $450.00; obstructing: $200.00, $400.00, $600.00	Schedule D

scout note

Town of Prescott noise by-law enacted under Municipal Act ss.128-129; prohibits and regulates noise, with community-event provisions and enforcement via AMPS.

Prescott By-laws & Policies index

Town by-law listing; includes noise by-law 23-2023. No water or sewer by-law listed.

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