Golden noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Golden?
In Golden, the Noise Abatement Bylaw bans noise that disturbs the neighbourhood but sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Construction noise in residential zones is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. A noise ticket is $100.
Key facts
| General rule | It is unlawful to make or cause any noise or sound, on a highway or elsewhere in the Town, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby.Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingwhich disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood |
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| Quiet hours | None set. Golden's Noise Abatement Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. |
| Construction hours | In residential zones: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The Public Works Superintendent can waive or vary this by written permit in a case of urgent necessity and public health and safety.Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 2(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingother than from Monday to Saturday inclusive between the hours of 7:00 o'clock in the forenoon and Sunday between 12: 00 noon The restriction contained in this part may be waived or varied by a permit in writing as the Public |
| Other limits | Also banned: engines without an effective muffler; car horns except as a warning; playing radios, TVs, instruments or amplified sound; excessive yelling, shouting, whistling or singing; persistent animal noise. Exempt: Town vehicles on public business, emergency vehicles, church bells, licensed dance halls (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.), zoned businesses and industry using noise controls.Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 2(a)-(f), s. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingthrough a muffler or other device which effectively muffles noise therefrom Noise or sound made or caused by the sounding of a horn or other excessive yellin The playing of dance music in any regularly licensed dance hall Persistent or continual noise or sound made by a dog, cat or |
| Who to call, business hours | Bylaw Enforcement, 250-344-2271 ext. 234 (or the online complaint form); allow up to seven business days for a response.Bylaw Enforcement, Bylaw Inquiries & Complaints · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingCall Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234 please allow up to seven business days for a response |
| Who to call, after hours | Not confirmed. The Town's pages give no after-hours number for noise complaints. |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days; $120 after 28 days) for noise disturbance, construction noise, radio or instrument noise, yelling or animal noise. Court: up to $500 per offence.Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule A (Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980); Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980, s. 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNoise disturbance $100.00 $80.00 $120.00 Construction Noise $100.00 $80.00 $120.00 Noise from animal $100.00 $80.00 $120.00 Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) |
| Bylaw | Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022, Schedule A · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNoise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980 |
How it works
The Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980 makes it unlawful to make or cause any noise, on a highway or elsewhere in the Town, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or people nearby. The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. No decibel limits were found.
Construction noise
In residential zones, construction noise is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The Public Works Superintendent can waive or vary this by written permit in a case of urgent necessity and public health and safety. No holiday rule is stated.
Steps
- Call Bylaw Enforcement at 250-344-2271 ext. 234, or use the online complaint form or the form at Town Hall.
- Allow up to seven business days for a response. The Town's pages give no after-hours number for noise complaints.
Good to know
- Also banned: engines without an effective muffler, car horns except as a warning, playing radios, TVs, instruments or amplified sound, excessive yelling, shouting, whistling or singing, and persistent animal noise.
- Exempt: Town vehicles on public business, emergency vehicles, church bells, licensed dance halls (8 p.m. to 2 a.m.), and zoned businesses and industry using noise controls.
- A bylaw notice is $100 ($80 if paid within 14 days, $120 after 28). A court can fine up to $500 per offence.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Noise Abatement Bylaw No. 488, 1980 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Enforcement, Town of Golden (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice and Adjudication System Bylaw No. 1475, 2022 (read 2026-11-08)
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