Langford noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines
What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Langford?
Short answer
In the City of Langford, noise must not unreasonably disturb others at any hour. There are no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise, but amplified sound clearly audible in a residential area is banned from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Exterior construction is allowed Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Key facts
| General rule | No one may make noise that unreasonably disturbs the quiet, peace, rest or comfort of the public or people nearby. Owners and occupiers are responsible for noise by their guests. Type, volume, duration, time of day and the area's use are considered.Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026, s. 27(1)-(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingA Person must not make noise or sound in or on a Street, park, or other public place which unreasonably disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the public or of Persons in the vicinity. must not make, cause, or permit to be made any noise or sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of the public or of Persons in the vicinity. (a) type, volume, and duration of the sound; (b) time of day and day of week; and (c) the nature and use of the surrounding area. |
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| Quiet hours | No fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise. Amplified sound (radio, TV, instrument or any device) clearly audible at a point of reception in a residential area between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. is specifically prohibited.Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026, s. 28(a); Bylaw Enforcement & Ticket Payment Information, Noise Disturbances · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingwhere the noise or sound is clearly audible at a Point of Reception in a residential area between the hours of 11:00 p.m. one day and 9:00 a.m. the following day; The Community Standards Bylaw does not set out times of the day when residential disturbances are acceptable |
| Construction hours | Exterior construction and site work: Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; none on Sundays or statutory holidays without a Noise Permit. Rock breaking and blasting: Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. Owners doing their own home repairs may work Sundays and holidays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026, s. 29(1), 29(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingMonday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sundays and Statutory Holidays prohibited unless authorized by a Noise Permit. Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. carried out directly by an Owner or Occupier of the Property is permitted on a Sunday or Statutory Holiday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
| Other limits | No decibel limits found. Also prohibited: noisy vehicles in disrepair, excessive engine revving, noisy heat pumps or compressors, engine brakes, and amplified sound on construction sites. Exempt: emergency, police and public-utility work, permitted special events, and activities with a Noise Permit ($500 application fee).Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026, s. 27(4), 28, 30(4)(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording(c) operating a Vehicle which by reason of disrepair, missing or damaged parts, or other cause emits excessive noise; (d) excessive engine revving; (f) use of engine retardant brakes while operating a Vehicle. (a) activities for which a Noise Permit has been issued; (b) pay a non-refundable application fee of $500.00; and |
| Who to call, business hours | Bylaw Enforcement, 250-474-0604, Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Complaints must be in writing with your name, address and phone number; repeat or chronic noise should be reported to Bylaw Enforcement.Bylaw Enforcement & Ticket Payment Information, Bylaw Enforcement Information; Noise · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingCall 250-474-0604. Except for public safety matters, all complaints need to be in writing and include your name, address, and phone number, Visit Langford City Hall, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 4:30 pm or; repeat disturbances and chronic noise should be reported to Bylaw Enforcement. |
| Who to call, after hours | West Shore RCMP non-emergency line, 250-474-2264, for immediate relief from a disturbance.Bylaw Enforcement & Ticket Payment Information, Noise Disturbances · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingImmediate relief for a disturbance may be obtained by calling the RCMP (250) 474-2264 |
| Fine | Not confirmed. The fine for a noise offence is not published. |
| Bylaw | Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026, s. 51 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingThis bylaw may be cited as the “Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026”. |
How it works
Under the City's Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, no one may make noise that unreasonably disturbs the quiet, peace, rest or comfort of the public or people nearby. Owners and occupiers are responsible for noise by their guests. The City considers the type, volume and duration of the noise, the time of day and how the area is used.
Good to know
- Quiet hours: none are fixed for ordinary noise. Amplified sound (radio, TV, instrument or any device) clearly audible at a point of reception in a residential area between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. is specifically prohibited. The City page says disturbances after 11 p.m. are prioritized more urgently.
- Construction: exterior construction and site work Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; none on Sundays or statutory holidays without a Noise Permit. Owners doing their own home repairs may work Sundays and holidays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rock breaking and blasting: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. Work inside a closed building is allowed any day if it does not unreasonably disturb others.
- Also prohibited: noisy vehicles in disrepair, excessive engine revving, noisy heat pumps or compressors, engine brakes, and amplified sound on construction sites. No decibel limits are set.
- Exempt: emergency, police and public-utility work, permitted special events, and activities with a Noise Permit ($500 application fee). Permits are not issued for blasting.
- Report: for immediate relief, call the West Shore RCMP non-emergency line. For repeat or chronic noise, complain in writing to Bylaw Enforcement with your name, address and phone number.
- The fine for a noise offence is not published. Tickets are set under Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 34 and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1980, and neither schedule is online.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Community Standards Bylaw No. 2255, 2026 (PDF), City of Langford (read 2026-11-05)
- Bylaw Enforcement & Ticket Payment Information, City of Langford (read 2026-11-05)
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