Noise Control Bylaw
Category: Community Standards
Bylaw Number: 1906
Regulates noise or sound that disturbs the peace.
The bylaw is specific to regulate noise or sound so that no person shall carry on or cause to be carried any construction work, reconstruction, alteration, repair or demolition of a building or structure, the operation of machinery, or works in connection with any excavation or highway before 7:00 am or after 7:00 pm and day of the week from Monday to Friday, inclusive, before 9:00 am or after 5:00 pm on Saturdays, or at any time Sundays.
The bylaw has sections that deals with excessive noise emanating from a property for such nuisances as late night parties, barking dogs and regulates noisemakers for crop protection.
- View/Download a copy of Noise Control Bylaw 1906 from www.deltaviews.com
- Frequently Asked Questions
| What hours is construction or demolition work permitted? | |
| Construction or demolition work noise is regulated to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays. No construction or demolition noise is permitted on Sundays. | |
| How do I go about reporting a neighbour that continues to play loud music late at night? | |
| Call Delta Police at (604) 946-4411 while the noise is taking place. Visit, write or send an e-mail with the dates and times of disturbances noted to Bylaw Enforcement. A Bylaw Inspector will follow-up the details of your correspondence to address the Delta Noise Control Bylaw with the property owners and tenants if the home is rented out. | |
| I have an ongoing problem with a barking dog in my neighbourhood. Who should I contact? | |
| Delta Community Animal Shelter at (604) 940-7111 | |
For more information or questions relating to this bylaw, please e-mail the Office of Municipal Clerk or call (604) 946-3220.
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