Central Saanich noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Central Saanich?

Central Saanich, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Central Saanich's Noise Suppression Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood at any time, and continuous or repeated sound from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Construction is exempt from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Lawnmowers are exempt 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Key facts

General rule	No one may make noise anywhere in the District that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let others make such noise on their property.Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), ss. 3(a), 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, No person, being the owner or occupier or being in possession or control of real property
Quiet hours	9 p.m. to 7 a.m.: no continuous, persistent or constantly repeated sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the neighbourhood or people nearby.Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), s. 3(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. any continuous, persistent, or constantly repeated sound which disturbs
Construction hours	Construction, demolition, repair and excavating are exempt from the bylaw from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Sunday. At other times, only in urgent necessity essential to public health, safety or protection.Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), s. 8(e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on each day except Sunday
Other limits	Light industrial (I-1) operations: continuous sound over 60 decibels at the point of reception is banned. Heat pumps in residential areas: over 60 decibels from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., or over 55 decibels from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Exempt: emergency vehicles, reasonable farm noise, church bells, authorized public events.Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), ss. 3(d), 5, 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording in excess of 60 in excess of: The use of a lawnmower between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on any day.
Who to call, business hours	Bylaw Enforcement, 250-544-4237, Bylaw@csaanich.ca (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Complaints must be in writing, by the Bylaw Complaint Form or delivered to Municipal Hall.Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Phone: 250-544-4237 Email: Bylaw@csaanich.ca All complaints must be submitted in writing:
Who to call, after hours	Central Saanich Police Service non-emergency line, 250-652-4441, for urgent matters outside regular business hours.Bylaw Enforcement, After-Hours Concerns · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Contact the Central Saanich Police Service (non-emergency line): 250-652-4441
Fine	Municipal ticket (2020 schedule): $300 for noise that disturbs. The District also says a Bylaw Notice ticket may be issued for noise (amount not found). Court fine: $100 to $500 first offence, $250 to $1,000 later.Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2057, 2020, with schedules, Appendix 3; Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), s. 11; Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw FAQs · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Noise which Disturbs 3(a) or (b) S3oo.oo a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 for a first offence When there is a violation of a parking, noise or zoning bylaw, a Bylaw Notice ticket may be issued.
Bylaw	Central Saanich Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989 (consolidated August 28, 2025), cover · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Central Saanich Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933, 1989

How it works

The Noise Suppression Bylaw No. 933 bans noise anywhere in the District that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. Owners and occupiers must not let others make such noise on their property.

From 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., continuous, persistent or constantly repeated sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the neighbourhood is banned.

Steps

To complain, use the Bylaw Complaint Form or deliver a written complaint to Municipal Hall. Complaints must be in writing.
Questions first: Bylaw Enforcement, 250-544-4237 or Bylaw@csaanich.ca, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For urgent matters outside business hours, call the Central Saanich Police Service non-emergency line, 250-652-4441.

Good to know

Construction, demolition, repair and excavating are exempt from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day except Sunday. At other times they are allowed only in urgent necessity essential to public health, safety or protection. The bylaw does not mention statutory holidays.
Lawnmowers are exempt from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. any day.
Light industrial (I-1) operations: continuous sound over 60 decibels at the point of reception is banned.
Heat pumps in residential areas: no more than 60 decibels from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., or 55 decibels from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Exempt: emergency vehicles, reasonable farm noise, church bells and authorized public events.
Fines: a municipal ticket for noise that disturbs was $300 on the 2020 schedule. The District also says a bylaw notice may be issued, but the amount was not found. Confirm with the District. A court fine is $100 to $500 for a first offence and $250 to $1,000 for later ones.