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Nakusp noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Nakusp?

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

Short answer

Nakusp's Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. It bans noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest or comfort of others at any time. Construction is allowed Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Complaints must be in writing.

Key facts

General ruleNo one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others, on a street or public place (s. 3.1) or from a property (s. 3.2).Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.1, 3.2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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any noise that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person or persons in the neighbourhood or vicinity of that place.
where the noise or sound disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person on the same property
Quiet hoursNone set. The Good Neighbour Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
Construction hoursMonday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Director of Operations can approve other times in writing.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.3(e), 3.5(f) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, construct, erect,
if the Director of Operations has provided written approval to carry on that work at those times;
Other limitsDisturbing amplified sound, animal noise audible outside the property, and noisy snow vehicles, boats or motorcycles are banned. Lawn and garden equipment and chainsaws: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. A parked diesel vehicle may not run noisily over 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. No decibel limits.Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 3.3(a)-(d), (h), (i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.
own, keep or harbour any animal or bird which calls, cries, barks or makes other noises which are audible outside the property where the animal is kept;
operate a parked or stopped diesel vehicle or reefer between 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. in such a way that it produces noise for longer than 15 minutes.
no person may do the following in a manner that disturbs, or tends to disturb, the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience
operate a parked or stopped diesel vehicle or reefer between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a way that it produces noise for longer than 15 minutes
before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, or before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Sundays
Who to call, business hoursVillage Office, 250.265.3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Complaints must be in writing, by the form on the Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office.Contact Us, Main Office; Bylaw Enforcement, Complaints · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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Telephone 250.265.3689
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A complaint can be submitted using the form on this webpage or in the Village Office.
Who to call, after hoursNot confirmed. No official page names a noise contact after hours.
FineBylaw notice: noise that disturbs, amplified sound, animal noise, lawn equipment or construction outside the allowed times: $125 each ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days). Municipal ticket: $100.Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated), Schedule A, Good Neighbour, 3.1-3.3; Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025), Schedule 9 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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640, 2011 3.1 & 3.2 Cause noise which disturbs 125 100 150 No
3.3(d) Operate lawn equipment 125 100 150 No
3.3(e) & (f) Construction noise outside 125 100 150 No
Cause noise which disturbs 3.1 and 3.2 $100.00
Construction noise outside designated times 3.3(e) & (f) $100.00
BylawGood Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated to include Bylaw 753, 2025), Part 3Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025), s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
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This Bylaw may be cited as the “Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011”
CONSOLIDATED TO INCLUDE BYLAW(S) 753, 2025

How it works

Part 3 of the Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640 says no one may make or allow noise that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of others, on a street or public place or from a property. It sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits, but it does set time limits for some activities.

Good to know

  • Construction: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Director of Operations can approve other times in writing. The bylaw does not mention statutory holidays separately.
  • Lawn and garden equipment and chainsaws: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
  • A parked diesel vehicle may not run noisily for over 15 minutes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Also banned: disturbing amplified sound, animal noise audible outside the property, and noisy snow vehicles, boats or motorcycles.
  • Exempt: Village works, emergency vehicles and work, normal farm practices, trades in commercial and industrial zones, household equipment such as pool pumps, and parades under a permit.
  • To complain, call the Village Office at 250-265-3689 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Complaints must be in writing, using the form on the Bylaw Enforcement page or at the Village Office. No official page names a noise contact after hours. For emergencies call 9-1-1.
  • Fine: a bylaw notice is $125 ($100 if paid within 14 days; $150 after 28 days). A municipal ticket is $100.
  • Barking dogs are also covered by the Animal Control Bylaw (15 minutes or more).

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 640, 2011 (consolidated 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
  2. Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 684, 2018 (consolidated May 2025) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
  3. Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 694, 2020 (consolidated) (PDF), Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
  4. Bylaw Enforcement, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)
  5. Contact Us, Village of Nakusp (read 2026-11-08)

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