Requires removal of graffiti, including from private property; amends the Public Nuisances By-law. Also referenced on the City's dedicated Graffiti By-law page.
Noise & nuisance — St. Catharines, Ontario
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the City of St. Catharines, Ontario, construction hours: Construction equipment noise is treated as persistent noise between 11 pm and 7 am.. Source: Noise By-law, verified 2026-08-29.
| construction hours | Construction equipment noise is treated as persistent noise between 11 pm and 7 am. | "Construction equipment noise between 11 pm and 7 am" |
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Official City page for the adopted noise by-law regulating noise complaints and exemptions.
Prohibits and regulates noise likely to disturb residents: construction equipment 11pm-7am, engine/motor noise over 10 minutes, horns, persistent barking, and music/yelling; enforced via Report an Issue or police for parties.
Regulates public nuisances city-wide: bar doors, nuisance parties, refusal to provide ID to officers, and graffiti removal (as amended by 2008-134, 2017-99, 2017-196, 2018-234).
Regulates and limits the idling of motor vehicles within the City of St. Catharines.