New Noise Regulation Bylaw hours
On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 the District of Squamish updated its Noise Regulation Bylaw 2312, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No.2541, 2017.
Please note that it is an offence for Construction Noise to be made from construction activity during the following hours:
- Weekdays: before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. (previously after 9 p.m.)
- Saturdays: before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.;
- Sundays and statutory holidays: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. (previously before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m.)
“Construction Noise” means any noise, sound or vibration made on or associated with a construction site including one’s own property:
- in carrying on work in connection with the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or demolition of any building structure or thing;
- in carrying on any excavation, filling or other operation; or
- in moving, or operating any machine, engine or equipment;
A Temporary Noise Exemption Permit may be obtained for those construction activities that are exceptionally noisy or for construction activity that must extend beyond the allowable hours because of exigent circumstances.
- If you are planning any activities outside of these hours, you must apply for a Noise Exemption Permit (approval is not guaranteed).
- Permit fees apply.
Construction work which does not generate noise is allowed outside of these hours. Please ensure all trades are in compliance.
July 7, 2017
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Rosemary Nov 18, 2024, 12:31 AM (49 days ago)
We are experiencing loud construction noise from the Finch development behind our house at 39164 Cardinal Drive. It is 4:30 pm, Sunday, 17th November. Noise includes drone, drilling, idling truck.
Communications Nov 18, 2024, 5:22 PM (48 days ago)
Hello Rosemary, Thanks for your message. We've inquired with Bylaw and they have acknowledged receipt of your complaint. They will look into it and get back to you directly. Hope this helps!
Jennifer Jun 25, 2020, 9:09 AM (5 years ago)
Does this include Weed whacking? Becuase that was happening this morning starting at 6am on 2nd Ave, which i did not appreciate
Communications Jun 25, 2020, 10:46 AM (5 years ago)
Hello Jennifer,
Thanks for your message and sorry this disturbed you! Our Public Works staff are doing sidewalk and street maintenance this week between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and this maintenance work is exempt from the noise bylaw. We advertise on our social media channels in advance of this work to give nearby residents a heads up. Work is typically done prior to a holiday/long weekend such as Victoria Day and Canada Day. Street sweeping will take place tomorrow and that wraps up this week's work.
Hope this is helpful.
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