Fruitvale noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Fruitvale?

Fruitvale, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

Fruitvale has no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Its Anti-Noise Bylaw bans any sound that disturbs the peace, and bans drums, loudspeakers and similar devices from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. without Council's written permission. Residential construction is allowed weekdays, including Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Key facts

General rule	It is unlawful to make or cause any sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace of any person in the Village. Specific examples include loud music or amplified sound, a barking or noisy animal, a loud or poorly muffled vehicle, horn use, and yelling or shouting in public places.Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, ss. 2, 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording It shall be unlawful for any person or persons within the Village to make or cause any sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the peace of any person, resident or non-resident The keeping of any animal, bird or fowl which by causing frequent or a loud
Quiet hours	No fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. A drum, loudspeaker or other noise-making device may not be used between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. without Council's written permission. Bylaw 984 also bans a dog barking "during evening hours" (not defined).Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, s. 3(j); Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984, 2025, s. 28 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or any noise making device between ten o’ clock in the afternoon and eight o’ clock in the forenoon of the next day No Owner may permit their dog to bark during evening hours.
Construction hours	In residential zones, building, repair or demolition and excavation are allowed only on weekdays, including Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., except in urgent necessity for public health and safety. Council may grant a written permit for other times.Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, ss. 3(k), 5 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording other than on weekdays, including Saturdays, between the hours of seven except in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety to give to any person or persons, firms or corporations a permit to do and perform the acts
Other limits	No decibel limits. Also banned: horns on a stopped vehicle; excessive noise next to a school, church or court while in session, or a hospital at any time; noisy loading; engines without a muffler. Exempt: Village work, church bells, licensed dance halls (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.), Council-permitted events and sports.Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, ss. 3, 4, 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The sounding of a horn or other signaling device upon any motor vehicle or other The loading or unloading of any motor vehicle, trailer, or wagon in or upon any The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to or be enforced against: Any sports activities authorized by Council. The creation of any excessive noise on any street, highway or lane adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church or court while the same are in session, or adjacent to any hospital at any time;
Who to call, business hours	The Village Office, 250-367-7551 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Complaints use the Village complaint form or the online Action Request; anonymous complaints are not accepted.Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Complaints; Contact, Hours · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Residents are also welcome to make a complaint in person at the Village Office (1947 Beaver Street, Fruitvale) or over the phone at 250-367-7551. Please note that the Village does not accept anonymous complaints. Village Office: Mon – Thurs. 8:30am – 4:00 pm
Who to call, after hours	Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
Fine	Bylaw notice: $100 for disturbing sounds, and $100 for failing to prevent an animal disturbing the peace. Municipal ticket: $250 ($200 if paid within 30 days) for each. On conviction in court: up to $500 and costs.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 976, 2024, Schedule A, Anti-Noise Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 921, Schedule 2; Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, s. 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Disturbing Sounds $100 NO Failing to Prevent $100 NO Disturbing sounds 2 250 200 liable upon summary conviction to a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and costs for each offence
Bylaw	Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985.Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985, s. 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording This By-law may be cited as the “Anti-Noise By-law, No. 382, 1985”.

How it works

The Village's Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382 makes it unlawful to make or cause any sound that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace of any person. Examples include loud music or amplified sound, a barking or noisy animal, a loud or poorly muffled vehicle, horn use, and yelling in public places. It sets no decibel limits.

Good to know

Quiet hours: none are fixed for ordinary noise. A drum, loudspeaker or other noise-making device may not be used between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. without Council's written permission.
Construction: in residential zones, building, repair, demolition and excavation are allowed only on weekdays, including Saturdays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except in urgent necessity for public health and safety). Council may grant a written permit for other times. The bylaw does not name Sundays or statutory holidays.
Dogs: Animal Responsibility Bylaw 984 bars a dog barking for ten minutes or more without significant rest, and barking "during evening hours" (not defined).
Also banned: horns on a stopped vehicle, noisy loading, engines without a muffler, and excessive noise next to a school, church or court while in session, or a hospital at any time. Village work, church bells, Council-permitted events and sports are exempt.
To complain, call 250-367-7551 or use the Village complaint form or online Action Request. Anonymous complaints are not accepted. We found no after-hours noise number.
Fines: a bylaw notice is $100 and a municipal ticket is $250 ($200 if paid within 30 days). The Village's web page names an older notice bylaw (No. 854) that has been repealed, so confirm with the Village.

Official forms and pages

Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale

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Sources

Anti-Noise Bylaw No. 382, 1985 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984, 2025 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 976, 2024 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 921 (PDF), Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)
Contact, Village of Fruitvale (read 2026-11-08)

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