{"title":"Comox noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Comox?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/comox","name":"Comox","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Town of Comox","url":"https://www.comox.ca"},"short_answer":"In Comox, no one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace or comfort of the neighbourhood. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Disturbing construction noise is banned before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m., any day of the week.","aliases":["noise bylaw Comox","quiet hours Comox","construction noise Comox","loud neighbour Comox"],"cost":"Bylaw notice: $150 if paid within 14 days, $200 after. Municipal ticket: $200.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Town Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Comox Town Hall)","value":"250-339-2202","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"online","label":"Bylaw Complaint Form (Report an Issue)","value":"https://www.comox.ca/reporting"},{"type":"phone","label":"Comox Valley RCMP (non-emergency)","value":"250-338-1321","note":"After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Call 9-1-1 for a crime in progress."}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf"},{"title":"Report an Issue, Town of Comox","url":"https://www.comox.ca/reporting"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2004 (consolidated to June 10, 2026) (PDF)","url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/Bylaw%202004%20Consolidated%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20as%20at%20June%2010%2C%202026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Comox bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"unsightly-property","title":"Comox unsightly property rules and how to report","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/unsightly-property/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Comox fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/fireworks/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/courtenay","name":"Courtenay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cumberland","name":"Cumberland","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/powell-river","name":"Powell River","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/campbell-river","name":"Campbell River","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-alberni","name":"Port Alberni","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/qualicum-beach","name":"Qualicum Beach","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/noise-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules/"},"facts":{"general_rule":{"label":"General rule","value":"No one may make, or allow on their property, any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","section":"ss. 12, 13","quotes":["any noise or sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort","No owner or occupier of real property shall cause, permit or allow that property to be used"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":null,"status":"none","note":"The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)"}]},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"Construction, repair, demolition, excavation or fill work that makes disturbing noise is banned before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m., on any day of the week. Emergency repairs and work by the Town are exempt.","short":"7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","section":"ss. 16, 17, 18(c), 18(i)","quotes":["any day before 07:00 hours or after 20:00 hours","emergency repairs to buildings or structures which cannot","carried out by the Town or its agents."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"No decibel limits. Playing instruments, radios or sound equipment so as to disturb neighbours is banned. Exempt: emergency vehicles, warning horns, church bells, garbage collection 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sundays, permitted public events, snow clearing.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","section":"ss. 14, 18","quotes":["operate or play any musical instrument, radio, stereophonic equipment, or other device","does not apply to:","a garbage collection service between the hours of 07:00 and 20:00","snow clearing"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Town Bylaw Enforcement handles noise from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday: use the Bylaw Complaint Form or call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-339-2202.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/reporting","title":"Report an Issue, Town of Comox","section":"Report an Issue page","quotes":["Noise 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday","Bylaw Complaint Form"]},{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/parksandfields/pets-parks","title":"Pets in Parks, Town of Comox","section":"Pets in Parks page, FAQ","quotes":["Town of Comox Bylaw Enforcement Officer phone: 250-339-2202"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 (after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends). Call 9-1-1 for a crime in progress.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/reporting","title":"Report an Issue, Town of Comox","section":"Report an Issue page","quotes":["please call the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321","After-hours noise (after 4:30 p.m. weekdays, all day on weekends)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice: $150 if paid within 14 days, $200 after (noise and construction noise). Municipal ticket under Bylaw 1652: $200.","short":"Notice $200 ($150 if paid in 14 days); ticket $200","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/Bylaw%202004%20Consolidated%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20as%20at%20June%2010%2C%202026.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2004 (consolidated to June 10, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A, A11","quotes":["Unlawful Noise by Person 12 150 200 50%","16 150 200 50%"]},{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Unlawful Noise by Person 12 $200.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Comox Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw, 2010 (Bylaw No. 1652)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["This bylaw may be cited as the “Comox Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw, 2010”."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":1,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652](https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf), no one may make, or allow on their property, any noise that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise and no decibel limits. Playing instruments, radios or sound equipment so as to disturb neighbours is banned.\n\nConstruction, repair, demolition, excavation or fill work that makes disturbing noise is banned before 7 a.m. and after 8 p.m., on any day of the week. Emergency repairs and work by the Town are exempt.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: use the Town's Bylaw Complaint Form or call the Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 250-339-2202.\n2. After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend: call the Comox Valley RCMP non-emergency line, 250-338-1321. Call 9-1-1 for a crime in progress.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Exempt: emergency vehicles, warning horns, church bells, garbage collection 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sundays, permitted public events and snow clearing.\n- Noisy dogs are covered separately by the Dog Licence and Pound Bylaw.\n- Fines: a bylaw notice is $150 if paid within 14 days and $200 after; a municipal ticket under Bylaw 1652 is $200. A compliance agreement can cut the bylaw notice by 50%.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2022-04/Bylaw%201652%20Public%20Nuisance%20and%20Property%20Maintenance.pdf","title":"Public Nuisance and Property Maintenance Bylaw No. 1652 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/sites/default/files/2026-08/Bylaw%202004%20Consolidated%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20as%20at%20June%2010%2C%202026.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2004 (consolidated to June 10, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/reporting","title":"Report an Issue, Town of Comox","accessed":"2026-11-06"},{"url":"https://www.comox.ca/parksandfields/pets-parks","title":"Pets in Parks, Town of Comox","accessed":"2026-11-06"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-06","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 8 facts was matched to the official text; 1 is recorded as not set."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/noise-rules.json"}}