Noise & nuisance — Russell, Ontario

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Township of Russell, Ontario, noise & nuisance rules are set by By-law 1997-31 (Noise By-law), office consolidation to Feb 24, 2025, verified 2026-10-18. Quiet hours: 11 pm to 7 am. Exemptions: Public safety, attached housing, snow removal, farming, Council exemption, delivery of goods, New Year's Eve celebrations.

By-law 1997-31 (Noise By-law), office consolidation to Feb 24, 2025 adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11 pm to 7 am s. 2(2) table
construction hours 11 pm to 7 am (Mon - Fri); 8 pm to 8 am (Saturday); 8 pm to 9 am (Sunday and statutory holidays); 11pm to 6am (Monday-Friday) when Environment Canada predicts temperatures to reach 33°C with humidex for 2 consecutive days (Urban Area); 11 pm to 7 am (Mon - Fri) (Rural Area) s. 2(2) table, item 10
exemptions Public safety, attached housing, snow removal, farming, Council exemption, delivery of goods, New Year's Eve celebrations. s. 3
scout note

Township of Russell by-law to prohibit or regulate certain noises and abate public nuisance; consolidation amended through 2025-031 and 2024-012.

Township of Russell By-laws and Policies

Township by-law index.

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