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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF ST..CHARLES
BY-LAW 2024-10
BEING A BY.LAW TO PROHIBIT AND REGULATE NOISES IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
WHEREAS authority is granted to the Councils of all municipalities under Section
129 (aXb) of the Municipal Act,2001, S.O. 2001,c.25, to prohibit and regulate noises
likely to disturb the inhabitants within the Municipality of St.-Charles;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council deems it expedient to pass a By-Law to
prohibit and regulate noise;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONI.SHORTTITLE:
1.1 This By-Law may be cited as the "Noise By-Law"
SECTION II . DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
2.1 ln this By-Law,
"Audio Device'n means a radio, stereo, CD player, MP3 player, television, public
address system or other similar electronic device capable of emitting sounds, but
does not include a two-way radio, weather radio or a device that can only be heard
by using earphones / headphones;
"Authorized Emergency Vehicle" means any ambulance or hearse, any vehicle
of the fire department, any vehicle of the provincial or federal police, any vehicle
(including a snow plough) operated by or for the Municipality or a public utility
company while actively engaged in the construction, maintenance or repair of any
highway, or any equipment or facilities thereon, or a Snow plough or other
maintenance vehicle operated by or for the Municipality;
"Clearly Audible" means that sound from the source in question is easily
perceptible without undue effort, to a disinterested person with no hearing
disability;
"Gonstruction" means erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition,
structural maintenance, painting, moving, land clearing, earth moving, grading,
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excavating, the laying of pipe and conduit whether above or below ground level,
street and highway building, concreting, equipment installation and alteration and
the structural installation of construction components and materials in any form or
for any purpose, and includes any work in connection therewith;
"Construction Equipment" means any equipment or device designed and
intended for use in construction, or material handling, including but not limited to,
air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers, tractors,
excavators, trenchers, cranes, derrick loaders, Scrapers, pavers, generators, off-
highway haulers or trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers, pumps, concrete
mixers, graders, or other material handling equipment;
"Gouncil" means Council of the Municipality of St.-Charles;
"Emergency" means a sudden and unexpected occurrence demanding
immediate action to prevent possible injury, loss of life or substantial property
damage;
"Excessive" in reference to barking, howling, whining, squawking, orother sound-
making by an animal or bird. Has the same meaning as persistent;
"Fireworks" mean display fireworks, family fireworks, theatrical fireworks, and
prohibited fireworks.
a) Display fireworks means high-hazard fireworks for recreation that are
classified Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 1 under the Explosive Acf as
amended. The explosives regulations made thereunder, and includes, but
are not limited to, rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, tourbillion,
maroons, large wheels, bouquets, barrages, bombardos, waterfalls,
fountains, batteries, illuminations, set pieces and kitchens.
b) Family fireworks means low-hazard fireworks for recreation that are
classified under Class 7, Division 2, Subdivision 2 of the Explosives Act
as amended, and the explosives regulations made under, and includes
but is not limited to, firework showers, fountains, golden rain, lawn lights,
pinwheels, roman candles, volcanoes, sparklers and other similar
devices, but does not include Christmas crackers, and paper containing
not more than 251100 grain of explosives on average per cap, devices for
use with such caps, safety flares or marine rockets.
c) Prohibited fireworks includes but is not limited to firecrackers, cigarette
loads or kings, exploding matches, sparkling matches, ammunition for
miniature tie clip, cuff link, or keychain pistols, auto alarms or jokers,
cherry bombs, M-80 and silver salutes and flash crackers; throw down and
step on torpedoes, and crackling balls; exploding golf balls, stink bombs
and smoke bombs, tear gas pens and launchers, party peppers and table
bombs, table rockets and battle sky-rockets, fake firecrackers and other
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trick devices or practical jokes, as included in the list of Prohibited
Fireworks as published from time to time under the Explosives Acf as
amended.
d) Theatrical fireworks mean an authorized explosive of a class set out in
Section 6 of the Explosives Acf, Explosives Regulations (C.R.C. c. 599),
that is made, manufactured or used to produce a pyrotechnic theatrical
effect in connection with a motion picture, theatre or television production
or as a performance before a live audience.
"Firecracker" means a pyrotechnic that explodes when ignited and does not
make any subsequent display or visible effect after the explosion but does not
include paper caps containing less than25l100 of a grain of explosives on average
per cap, devices for use of such caps, safety flares or marine rockets;
"Manufacturing lndustry" means the manufacturing goods from raw materials;
"Motor vehicle racing" means the operation of a motor vehicle over a set course,
whether in competition with other vehicles, for racing, training, lapping, testing, or
instructional purposes, for recreational purposes, or for any other purpose and
includes any warm-up or testing done on the premise in preparation for such
operation of a Motor Vehicle;
"Motorized Vehiclen' means an automobile, motorcycle, and any other vehicle
propelled or driven othenryise than by muscular power orwind; but does not include
the cars of electric or steam railways, or other Motor Vehicle running only upon
rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine farm tractor, self-propelled
implement of husbandry or road-building machine within the meaning of the
Highway Traffic Act, as amended;
"Municipality" means the land within the geographic limit of the Corporation of
The Municipality of St.-Charles;
"Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO)" means an officer appointed by
the Council of the Municipality to enforce the Municipality's By-Laws;
"Noise" means unwanted sound. Forthe purpose of this By-Law, sound in excess
of the limits or specifically prohibited herein is defined to be noise,
"Persistent" in reference to barking, howling, whining, squawking orother sound-
making by an animal or bird means continuously or intermittently for an aggregate
period of at least 10 minutes out of any 60-minute period;
"Person" includes any individual, corporation, partnership, company, association
or party and the heirs, executors, administrators, or other legal representative of
such person, to whom the context can apply according to law, shall include any
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group of persons comprising a society or other organization and shall include the
plural wherein the context requires;
"Place of worship" means a building dedicated to religious worship and includes
a church, synagogue, temple, mosque, monastery, or convent;
"Point of Reception'n means any point on the premises of a person where sound
or vibration originating from other than those premises is received;
"Property" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure and
includes the lands appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes, mobile buildings or
mobile structures and vacant land;
n'Quiet Zone" means an area in the municipality where quiet is of particular
importance and as more particularly designated in Schedule "B";
"Residential Area" means any property within the municipality which is zoned for
residential uses by an applicable Zoning By-Law, or which is used in whole or in
part for human habitation, in accordance with the zoning of the property or where
human habitation is a legal non- conforming use.
sEcTtoN ilt - PRoHlBlfloNs
3.1
No person shall cause or permit the creation of any noise or unusual sound that
disturbs or is likely to disturb any inhabitant of the Municipality as outlined in
Schedule "A" attached.
SECTION IV - EXEMPTIONS
4.1 None of the provisions for this By-Law shall apply to
(a) The use in a reasonable manner, any apparatus or mechanism for the
amplification of the human voice or music, in a public park or any other
commodious space in connection with any public election meeting, public
celebration or other reasonable gathering, provided written permission from
the Municipality has first been obtained.
(b) Necessary municipal or public utility operations carried out in the interest of
public necessity and convenience, including but not limited to snow clearing
and snow removal, street cleaning, and garbage collection, undertaken by
or on behalf of the Municipality.
(c) Any authorized emergency vehicle or service animal of the Police or Fire
Department, the Municipality or its agents, any ambulance or any public
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(d)
(e)
(f)
5.1
(g) The ringing of church bells, school bells or the sounding of a public-address
system on school property in connection with normal operation of
educational institutions during regular business hours and / or during school
or church authorized activities.
(h) Signaling devices utilized as traffic and pedestrian control devices at
intersections and crosswalks
(i)
Any sound arising from the operation of any railway operated under the
Railway Act of Canada as amended
(j)
All licensed commercialforestry operations including sawmills
(k)
Activities of a Normal Farm Practice carried out as part of an Agricultural
Operation, as defined in the Farming and Food Production Protection Act
1998, SO 7998 as amended or any successor legislation and located on a
property zoned for agricultural purposes in accordance with the Municipal
Zoning By-Law, as amended.
(t)
Any noise necessary to the operation of equipment on designated industrial
sites in accordance with the Municipal Zoning By-law as amended between
the hours listed in Schedule "A"
(m) Noises resulting from reasonable construction and maintenance operations
between the hours listed in Schedule "A"
(n) Generators producing electricity during power outages ONLY at permanent
residences or businesses.
SECTION V - APPLICATION TO COUNCIL FOR EXEMPTION
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-Law, any person may make an
application to Councilto be granted an exemption from any of the provisions of this
By-Law with respect to any source of noise or vibration for which they might be
prosecuted. Council, by resolution, may refuse to grant any exemption or agree to
service or emergency vehicle while answering a call
The use in a reasonable manner of vehicles and equipment when utilized
for the clearing and removal of snow from private property.
Noise resulting from the measures undertaken in an emergency
Any military or other band or any parade operating under written permission
obtained from the Municipality.
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grant a lesser exemption and any exemption granted shall specify the time period,
not in excess of six (6) months, during which it is effective and may contain such
terms and conditions as Council see fits.
5.2
The application shall contain:
(a) The name and address of the applicant;
A description of the noise in respect of which the exemption is being sought;
The period of time and date(s) for which the exemption is being sought.
Payment of any applicable fees as outlined in the Municipal Fees By-Law.
5.3
The application must be submitted to By-Law Services no later than sixty (60) days
before the event.
5.4
By-Law Services will review and comment on the application and present it to
Council with recommendations.
5.5
ln deciding whether to grant the exemption, Council shall give the applicant and
any person opposed to the application an opportunity to be heard and may
consider such other matters as it sees fit.
Breach by the applicant of any of the terms or conditions of any exemption granted
by Council shall render the exemption null and void.
(b)
(c)
(d)
5.6
SECTION VI - ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT
6.1
This By-Law shall be administered and enforced by the MLEO of the Municipality
or such other person or persons as Council may, by By-Law, appoint. Nothing
herein shall be deemed to limit the ability of the Ontario Provincial Police or any
police force with sufficient jurisdiction to enforce this By-law at any time.
6.2
Any MLEO may enter on any property at any reasonable time for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection to determine whetherthe provisions of this By-Law have
been complied with.
SECTION VII - OFFENCES
7.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction is liable to a fine pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial
Offences Acf, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 33.
7.2
Upon registering a conviction for a contravention of any provision of this By-Law,
the Provincial Offences Court may, in addition to any other remedy and to any
penalty imposed by this By-Law, make an order prohibiting the continuation or
repetition of the offence by the person convicted.
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7.3
The Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-Law applies to each
administrative penalty issued pursuant to this By-Law.
7.4
Each person who contravenes any provision of this By-Law shall, upon issuance
of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the Administrative Monetary Penalty
System By-Law, be liable to pay to the Municipality an administrative monetary
penalty.
SECTION VIII - SEVERABILITY
8.1
Should a court of competent jurisdiction declare a part or whole of any provision of
this By-Law to be invalid or of no force and effect, the provision or part is deemed
severable from this By-Law, and it is the intention of Council that the remainder
survive and be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the extent
possible under law.
SECTION IX - SCHEDULES
9.1 Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", "8" shall be deemed to form part of this By-Law
SECTION X - AUTHORITY
10.1 This By-Law replaces and repeals By-Law 2022-19 and all other By-Laws on the
same subject matter which are inconsistent with this By-Law are hereby repealed.
10.2 This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the day it is passed.
READ A FIRST TIME AND CONSIDERED READ A SECOND AND THIRD TIME
AND FINALLY PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS 2OTH DAY OF MARCH 2024.
Y
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SCHEDULE I'A'' - PROHIBITIONS - TIME AND PLACE
BY.LAW 2024.10 - NOISE BY.LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF ST.-CHARLES
Whenever times are named in this By-Law, they shall mean Standard time or Daylight
Savings Time, whichever is in official current use in the Municipality.
Quiet Zones
Residential(WR, R1,
R2. R3)
All Other Zones
Item
Prohibited Act
Monday -
Friday
and non-
holidays
Saturday
Sunday
and
Statutory
Holidays
Monday -
Friday
and non-
holidays
Saturday
Sunday
and
Statutory
Holidavs
Monday -
Friday
and non-
holidays
Saturday
Sunday
and
Statutory
Holidays
1
The operation of any auditory
signaling device including but not
limited to ringing of bells, gongs,
sirens, horns, whistles, motor
vehicle horn or other warning
device and the production or
reproduction of any similar sound
by electronic means except where
authorized or required by law.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
2
Excessive noises made by a
human. This shall include noise
arising from the banging of drums
or another unamplified musical
instrument.
At any
time
At any
time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
dav
3
Racing of a motor vehicle other
than in a municipally approved
racinq event.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
At any
time
At any
time
4.
Operation of any combustion
engine or pneumatic device or
construction equipment without an
effective exhaust or intake muffling
device in good working order and in
constant operation. This will include
but not be limited to the operation
of a motor vehicle, off-road vehicle,
motorized snow vehicle or other
similar motorized conveyance for
recreational purposes.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
At any
time
At any
time
5.
Operation of a vehicle or a vehicle
with a trailer resulting in banging,
clanking, squealing or other like
sound due to improperly secured
load or equipment or inadequate
maintenance.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
At any
time
At any
time
6.
Operation of an engine or motor in,
or on, any motor vehicle or item of
attached auxiliary equipment for a
continuous period exceedinq five
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
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minutes, while such vehicle is
stationary (also known as idling),
unless:
a. the original equipment
manufacturer specifically
recommends a longer idling
period for normal and
efficient operation of the
motor vehicle in which case
such recommended period
shall not be exceeded; or
b. operation of such engine or
motor is essential to a basic
function of the vehicle or
equipment, including but not
limited to, operation of
ready-mixed concrete
trucks, lift platforms and
refuse compactors; or
c. weather conditions, justify
the use of heating or
refrigerating systems
powered by the motor or
engine for the safety and
welfare of the operator,
passengers or animals, or
the preservation of
perishable cargo, and the
vehicle is stationary for
purposes of delivery or
loading; or
d. prevailing low temperatures
make longer idling periods
necessary immediately after
starting the motor or engine;
or
e. the idling is for the purpose
of cleaning and flushing the
radiator and associated
circulation system for
seasonal change of
antifreeze, cleaning of the
fuel system, carburetor, or
the like, when such work is
performed other than for
orofit.
day
day
7
Operation of any electronic device
or group of connected electronic
devices incorporation one or more
loudspeakers or other electro-
mechanical transducers and
intended for the production,
reproduction, or amplification of
sound in a stationary installation or
in a motor vehicle.
At any
time
At any
time
Between
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
day
I
Operation of a qenerator
Between
Between
Between
Between
Between
Between
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persistently unless;
a. recharging an off-grid, solar
system or equivalent;
b. they are producing
electricity for a residence or
business during a power
outaoe.
7:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
7:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
7:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
7:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
day
9.
Excessive barking, calling, whining,
squawking or other similar noise
making by any domestic pet, or any
other animal or bird kept or used
for any purpose other than
agricultural or other authorized
work.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
At any
time
At any
time
10
Noises or sounds created by the
repairing, wrecking, dismantling, or
modifying of any vehicle, motor,
machine or any part or parts.
At any
time
At any
time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
11
Noises arising out of any
manufacturing industry which has
the effect of disturbing the repose
of any person unless permission
has been qranted bv Council.
At any
time
At any
time
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
Between 7
pmtoTam
the next
day
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
12
Operation of an engine which,
(i) is, or
(ii) is used in, or
(iii) is intended for use in, a toy,
model, drone, or replica of
any device which model or
replica has no function
other than amusement, and
which is not a conveyance.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
13.
Operation of any equipment in
connection with construction
Between
7:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
7:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
dav
Between
7:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
7:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
14.
Operation of any tool or powered
device such as but not limited to a
lawnmower, chain saw, generator,
or pressure washer for domestic
ourooses other than snow removal
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
dav
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
dav
15.
Noise associated with loading,
unloading, delivery, packing,
unpacking or othenvise handling of
any containers, products, materials,
or refuse, whatsoever, unless
necessary for the maintenance of
essential services or the moving of
private household effects.
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
Between 7
pmtoT
am the
next day
Between 7
pmtoTam
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 7:00 am
the next
day
Between
11:00 pm
to 9:00 am
the next
day
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16.
Discharge of a firearm
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
Between
9:00 pm to
7:00 am
the next
day"
Between
9:00 pm to
9:00 am
the next
day*
17.
Detonation of fireworks
At any time except:
(a)
after 7:00 pm and before 11:00 pm and one of the following:
-
the two (2) days immediately preceding and one (1) day following
Victoria Day
-
the two (2) days immediately preceding and one (1) day following
Canada Day
-
the two (2) days immediately preceding and one (1) day following
JulY 4tn
-
the two (2) days before the Civic Holiday and the one (1) day
following
(b)
until 12:00 midnight on New Year's Eve and until 12:30 am on New
Year's Day
(c)
anv other days and times authorized by resolution of Council
18.
Unusual noise or noises Iikely to
disturb the inhabitants of the
Municipality.
At any
time
At any
time
At any
time
At any time
At any
time
At any
time
* Provincial/ Federal legislation supersedes the provisions outlined in this By-Law relating to prohibited
times for the discharge of firearms.
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SCHEDULE "B'' - QUIET ZONES
BY.LAW 2024-10 - NOISE BY-LAW
M UNICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
scHooLs
Ecole St.-Charles Borrom6e
PLACE OF WORSHIP
L'Eglise St.-Charles Borrom6e
PUBLIC PARKS
'
BALLFIELDS
'
PI.AYGROUNDS
Parc Quenneville Park
Parc Ronald Lapointe Park
Ballfields located at Arena / Community Centre
GEMETERIES
St.-Charles Cemetery
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SCHEDULE "C'' - SPECIAL EVENTS
BY.LAW 2024.10 - NOISE BY.LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF ST.-CHARLES
Canada Dav Celebrations
Christmas Parade
Familv Baseball Tournament
Family Hockey Tournament
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SCHEDULE "D'' . SET FINES
BY-LAW 2024.10 - NOISE BY.LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
PART 1 _ PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
NOTE: The general penalty provisions for the offences indicated above is Section 7.1 of
the By-Law 2024-10, a certified copy of which has been filed.
ITEM
COLUMN 1
SHORT FORM WORDING
COLUMN 2
PROVISION
CREATING OR
DEFINING OFFENCE
COLUMN 3
SET FINE
1
se / allow noise from the operation of an auditory
nali
device
Section 3.1 Sch A (1)
$125.0C
2
Cause / allow excessive noise made by a human
Section 3.1 Sch A(2)
$125.0C
3
Cause / allow noise from prohibited racing
Section 3.1 Sch A (3)
$200.0c
4.
/ allow noise from the operation of an engine
hout muffl
device
Section 3.1 Sch A (4)
$125.00
5
Cause / allow noise from a motorized vehicle or part.
Section 3.1 Sch A (5)
$125.00
b
Cause / allow noise from idling
Section 3.1 Sch A (6)
$125.00
7
Cause / allow noise from the use of an electronic
audio device during prohibited hours
Section 3.1 Sch A (7)
$125.00
B.
Cause i allow noise from persistent use of a generator Section 3.1 Sch A (8)
$125.00
9
Allowinq excessive noise from a domestic animal
Section 3.1 Sch A (9)
$125.00
10.
Cause / allow noise while repairing machinery
Section 3.1 Sch A (10)
$125.00
11.
Sause / allow noise from any manufacturing industry
Section 3.1 Sch A (11)
$300.0c
12.
Sause / allow noise from use of an engine intended
for use in a model, toy, or drone
Section 3.1 Sch A(12)
$85.0C
13.
Sause / allow noise from the operation of construction
equioment
Section 3.1 Sch A (13)
$300.0c
14,
use / allow noise operating a domestic tool or
Section 3.1 Sch A (14)
$85.0C
15.
Cause / allow noise from loading or delivering items
rutside of allowed hours
Section 3.1 Sch A (15)
$85.0C
16.
Cause / allow the discharge of a firearm
Section 3.1 Sch A (16)
$300.0c
17.
Cause / atlow the discharge of fireworks when
orohibited
Section 3.1 Sch A(17)
$300.00
18.
Oause / allow unusual noise
Section 3.1 Sch A (18)
$300.00
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SCHEDULE "E'' - NOISE CONTROL POLICY
BY.LAW 2024.10 - NOISE BY.LAW
MUNICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
All property owners are required to limit noise according to standards set in the "Noise
By-Law".
When a complaint is received, an MLEO will investigate to determine if a violation exists.
lf a violation is found, the MLEO can issue a fine advising the owner of the violation and
requiring that it be remedied.
This By-Law will not be used to resolve issues between neighbours.
ln view of the fact that the Municipality of St.-Charles has many diverse neighborhoods
such as village areas, waterfront residential, waterfront commercial, farmland and rural
residential, enforcement will have to be done with some discretion taking into
consideration the complainant, the geographic location of the property in question, the
size of the property in question, the type of property in question (farmland vs urban lot)
and the effect of the infraction on adjacent properties and the general well-being of the
residents of the area, and the Municipality. As the complaints and investigations become
more numerous, past practice data as well as the consistent application of the Policy will
become more evident and will act as a guide in the application of the By-Law.
This information is for convenience and quick reference only. For specific
information, contact the Municipal Office.
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