GENERAL
Chapter 450
NOISE
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Article 1
INTERPRETATION
450.1.1 Noise - defined
Without limiting the generality of the provisions of Section 450.2.1 the
following noises or sounds set out in Sections 450.3.1 through 450.8.3,
shall be deemed to be unusual noises or noises likely to disturb the
inhabitants.
Article 2
UNUSUAL NOISE - PROHIBITED
450.2.1 Unusual noise - prohibited
No person shall, within the territorial limits of the City ring any bell,
blow or sound any horn or cause or permit the same to be rung, blown or
sounded, shout or make any unusual noise or noise likely to disturb the
inhabitants or cause or permit the same to be made.
Article 3
MOTOR VEHICLE
450.3.1 Warning device - lawful use only
The sounding of any bell, horn, siren or other warning device on any motor
vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile, bicycle or other vehicle of whatsoever
kind except when permitted by law.
450.3.2 Warning device - unreasonable period
The sounding of any such bell, horn, siren or warning device for an
unnecessary or unreasonable period of time. By-law 87-258, 13 October,
1987.
450.3.3 Disrepair - maladjustment
The grating, grinding or rattling sound or noise caused by the condition of
disrepair or maladjustment of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile,
trailer or other vehicle or part or accessory thereof while on private
property. By-law 94-182, 11 October, 1994.
450.3.4 Motor vehicles
The sound or noise created by the operation of any motor vehicle, trailer
or other vehicle bearing material, articles or things which are loaded upon
such vehicle in such manner as to create noise. By-law 87-258, 13 October,
1987.
450.3.5 Exhaust - except through muffler
The sound or noise from the discharge into the open air of the exhaust of
any steam engine or internal combustion engine, including the engine of an
automobile, motorcycle and snowmobile, while on private property, except
through a muffler or other device which effectively prevents loud or
explosive noise. By-law 95-95, 19 June, 1995.
Article 4
ANIMAL OR BIRD
450.4.1 Unreasonable disturbance - of the peace
The sound by any animal or bird which unreasonably disturbs the peace,
quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any residence and/or yard
associated with a residence. By-law 91-186, 13 May, 1991.
Article 5
STEAM - AIR - GASEOUS MATERIAL
450.5.1 Whistle - attached to boiler - other mechanisms
The sound or noise from any steam or air whistle attached to or used in
connection with any stationary boiler or other machine or mechanism, except
for the purpose of giving notice to workmen of the time to commence or
cease work or as a warning of danger.
450.5.2 Venting - pressure release
The sound or noise produced by the venting, release or pressure relief of
air, steam or other gaseous material, product or compound from any autoclave,
boiler, compressor, pressure vessel, pipe, valve, machine, device or system
which disturbs the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any
dwelling unit, hotel or other type of residence. By-law 87-258, 13 October,
1987.
Article 6
CONSTRUCTION WORK
450.6.1 Excavation - demolition - alteration - time limit
The sound or noise arising between the hour of 7 o'clock p.m. of any day
and 7 o'clock a.m. of the following day from any excavation or construction
work whatsoever, including the erection, demolition, alteration or repair
of any building or structure except in case of urgent necessity. By-law
2000-71, 8 May, 2000.
Article 7
RADIO - AMPLIFIER - PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
450.7.1 Radio - television - record or tape player
The sound or noise from or created by any radio, television, record player,
tape player, amplifier, loud speaker, public address system, musical
instrument or equipment, device or instrument which emits sound when the
same is played or operated in such manner or with such volume as to disturb
the peace, quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any dwelling unit,
hotel or other type of residence.
450.7.2 Attracting attention - to performance -advertising
The sound or noise from or created by any drum, horn, bell, radio, record
player, tape player, amplifier, loudspeaker, public address system or
equipment, device or instrument which emits sound when the same is used or
operated for the purpose of advertising or for attracting attention to any
performance or sale, show or display of goods, wares or merchandise and
projects such sound or noise into any street or other public place.
450.7.3 Motor vehicle - radio operated from
The sound or noise from or created by any radio, record player, tape
player, amplifier, loud speaker, public address system or equipment, device
or instrument which emits sound when the same is used or operated from any
motor vehicle, trailer or other vehicle except for such time and under such
conditions as the Regional Chief of Police may prescribe.
Article 8
OTHER NOISES
450.8.1 Air-conditioning equipment
The sound or noise produced by the operation of residential air-
conditioning equipment which disturbs the peace, quiet, comfort or repose
of any person in any dwelling unit, hotel or other type of residence.
450.8.2 Shouting - yelling - hooting - whistling - singing
Any shouting, yelling, hooting, whistling or singing which disturbs the
peace, quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any dwelling unit, hotel
or other type of residence and arises between the hour of 11 o'clock p.m.
of any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and the hour of 7
o'clock a.m. of the following day (unless the following day is a holiday)
or between the hour of 1 o'clock a.m. and the hour of 7 o'clock a.m. of any
Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
450.8.3 Quiet zones - school - hospital - court
Any unreasonable or unnecessary noise in the vicinity of any school,
hospital or court while same is in session, provided that conspicuous signs
are displayed in or upon the streets adjoining any such school, hospital or
court indicating that such noises are prohibited in the vicinity.
Article 9
EXCEPTIONS
450.9.1 Prohibitions - where not applicable
That none of the provisions of this Chapter shall apply in the
circumstances set out in Sections 450.9.2 through 450.9.8.
450.9.2 Use - amplification - in a reasonable manner
The use in a reasonable manner of any apparatus or mechanism for the
amplification of the human voice or of music in a public park or
recreational area under the control and management of the City in
connection with any public election meeting, public celebration or other
lawful gathering, provided that written permission of Council has first
been obtained.
450.9.3 Band or parade - having written permission
Any band or parade operating under written permission first obtained from
Council.
450.9.4 Commercial calling - legitimate - moderate
Any newsperson, pedlar, hawker or petty tradesperson plying his/her calling
legitimately and moderately.
450.9.5 Police - Ambulance - public service
Any vehicle of the police or fire department, any ambulance or any public
service or emergency vehicle while answering a call.
450.9.6 Radio - in motor vehicle - limitation
Any sound from any private radio in a motor vehicle, installed for the sole
benefit or entertainment of the operator and occupants of such vehicle,
when same is not audible at a distance of twenty-five feet from such
vehicle.
450.9.7 Railway - operation - plant
Any sound arising from the operation of any railway which operates under
the Railway Act of Canada or from any plant or work in connection with any
such railway.
450.9.8 Public convenience - necessity
Any case of public convenience or necessity. By-law 87-258, 13 October,
1987.
Article 10
ENFORCEMENT
450.10.1 Fine - for contravention
Every person who contravenes any provision of this Chapter is guilty of an
offence and is liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding five
thousand ($5,000.00) dollars, exclusive of costs, for each offence,
recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act. By-law 91-186, 13 May, 1991.
