Armstrong noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Armstrong?

Armstrong, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

The City of Armstrong sets no fixed quiet hours. Its Good Neighbour Bylaw bans noise that disturbs neighbours at any time, and bans lawn equipment, chain saws, construction and loading between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. There is no decibel limit.

Key facts

General rule	No one may make, or allow on their property, noise on a highway, public place or private property that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.1 and 3.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person will make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise in or on a highway disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any
Quiet hours	None set. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.Read: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated
Construction hours	Not allowed on any day between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. if it causes noise that disturbs the neighbourhood: building, altering, repairing or demolishing, and excavating or filling land. The same 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. limit applies to motorized lawn and garden equipment and chain saws.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.8; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person will on any day between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am, construct, erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish any building, structure or thing, or excavate or fill in land No person will operate or cause the operation of any motorized lawn grooming, garden equipment or chain saw on any day between the hours of 9:00 pm and 7:00 am.
Other limits	No decibel limit. Disturbing amplified sound (radios, stereos), animal noise, and diesel engine idling over 15 minutes are banned. Loading, unloading or handling containers or refuse in a residential zone is banned 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Exempt: emergency vehicles and work, municipal work, lawful businesses in commercial, industrial and park zones, church bells, household equipment, and normal farm practices.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.3, 3.5, 3.6; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.10; Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 3.11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person will play or operate any radio, stereophonic equipment or other instrument or any No person will own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which by its cries or sounds unduly unless the cumulative duration of the running engine is less than 15 minutes. in a residential zone as determined by the Zoning Bylaw. Notwithstanding the prohibitions outlined in Sections 3.1 to 3.10, noise or sound from the operating a bell or chime from a church or other place of public worship;
Who to call, business hours	City of Armstrong Bylaw department at City Hall, 250-546-3023 (City Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Complaints can also be made on the online form; anonymous complaints are not accepted.Bylaw Compliance and Services, Bylaw Compliance & Services page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Phone: 250-546-3023 Please Note: Anonymous complaints are not accepted. (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Who to call, after hours	If urgent and outside City Hall hours, call 250-546-3023 to be connected to the after-hours emergency line. For urgent matters you can also call the North Okanagan RCMP at 250-546-3028; in an emergency call 911.Bylaw Compliance and Services, Bylaw Compliance & Services page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording please call the office to be connected to the after-hours emergency line North Okanagan RCMP at 250-546-3028
Fine	Municipal ticket: $150, or $100 if paid within 30 days of receiving the ticket, for noise on public property (s. 3.1), noise on private property (s. 3.2), disturbing amplified sound (ss. 3.3-3.4), animal noise (s. 3.5), and diesel idling over the time limit (s. 3.6).Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, consolidated, Schedule 6; Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, consolidated, s. 5(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Noise on private property which disturbs 3.2 $150.00 $100.00 Noise on public property which disturbs 3.1 $150.00 $100.00 Amplification noise which disturbs 3.3 or 3.4 $150.00 $100.00 Column 4 represents the fine payable if payment is received within 30 days
Bylaw	City of Armstrong Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018 (Part 3, Noise Regulations; as amended by Bylaw No. 1914, 2023).Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated, s. 1.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording This Bylaw may be cited as “City of Armstrong Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018”.

How it works

The City of Armstrong's Good Neighbour Bylaw bans noise, on any highway, public place or private property, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. This applies at any hour. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limit.

Good to know

Between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., any day, the bylaw bans disturbing noise from building, altering, repairing or demolishing, and from excavating or filling land. The same 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. limit applies to motorized lawn and garden equipment and chain saws, and to loading, unloading or handling containers or refuse in a residential zone. It gives no separate Sunday or statutory holiday rule.
Also banned: disturbing amplified sound (radios, stereos), animal noise, and diesel engine idling over 15 minutes.
Exempt: emergency vehicles and work, municipal work, lawful businesses in commercial, industrial and park zones, church bells, household equipment and normal farm practices.
A temporary noise exemption can be granted for special events, filming and construction works. Ask City Hall for the application and fee.
Ticket: $150, or $100 if paid within 30 days, for noise on public or private property, amplified sound, animal noise and diesel idling. The ticket schedule does not list the 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. rules.
To report, call City Hall at 250-546-3023 or use the online complaint form. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. If urgent after hours, call 250-546-3023 to be connected to the after-hours line, or call the RCMP at 250-546-3028; in an emergency call 911.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, consolidated (PDF), City of Armstrong (read 2026-11-05)
Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 1889, 2022, consolidated (PDF), City of Armstrong (read 2026-11-05)
Bylaw Compliance and Services, City of Armstrong (read 2026-11-05)

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