Port Edward noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines

What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Port Edward?

Port Edward, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Port Edward, no one may make or allow noise that disturbs the peace or comfort of the neighbourhood. The Noise Control Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours. Construction and repairs are exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Key facts

General rule	No one may make or allow any noise on a property that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way.Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011, s. 2 (i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience of any person or persons in the
Quiet hours	None set. The Noise Control Bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.
Construction hours	Construction or industrial work, and maintenance or repairs by the owner or occupier, are exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day.Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011, s. 3 (1) (v), (viii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Construction or industrial work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 Any maintenance or repairs or construction to property by the owner
Other limits	No decibel limits. A permit is needed to use a public address system or megaphone. A noise permit (48 hours or less) may be issued if the noise cannot be kept to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exempt: emergency vehicles, utility work, snow removal.Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011, s. 2 (vii), s. 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording without first having obtained a permit from the District limited to, in total, 48 hours or less duration Snow removal or washing/cleaning operations
Who to call, business hours	File the online Resident Complaint Form (type 'Noise'); the District Corporate Office is 250-628-3667.Resident Complaint Form; Resident Complaint Form, Contact · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Type / Nature of complaint?*: Corporate Office at 250-628-3667
Who to call, after hours	Not confirmed. No after-hours noise complaint number is given in any official file.
Fine	No ticket amount found. Court fine on conviction: $100 to $10,000 for a first offence, $300 to $10,000 for a second or later offence.Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011, s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording not less than $100 or more than $10,000 for a first offence not less than $300 or more than $10,000 for second and
Bylaw	District of Port Edward Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011, s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Noise Control bylaw No. 520, 2011

How it works

The District's Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011 says no one may make or allow any noise on a property that disturbs the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of anyone in the neighbourhood. Owners and occupiers may not let their property be used that way. Specific bans also cover loud audio equipment, repeatedly barking dogs, animals and birds, and noisy vehicles and boats.

Steps

To complain, file the District's Resident Complaint Form and choose the type "Noise".
You can also call the District office at 250-628-3667. No after-hours noise complaint number is given in any official file.

Good to know

The bylaw sets no fixed quiet hours and no decibel limits.
Construction or industrial work, and maintenance or repairs by the owner or occupier, are exempt between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. of the same day. The bylaw makes no distinction between weekdays, weekends or holidays. Emergency repairs are exempt at any time.
A permit is needed to use a public address system or megaphone.
A noise permit (48 hours or less) may be issued if the noise cannot be kept to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It comes from the District Clerk or the Superintendent of Public Works. A licensed business may apply to Council. No fee is stated.
Exempt: emergency vehicles, utility work and snow removal.
No ticket amount is posted. A court can fine $100 to $10,000 for a first offence and $300 to $10,000 for a second or later offence.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Noise Control Bylaw No. 520, 2011 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
Resident Complaint Form, District of Port Edward (read 2026-11-08)

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