{"title":"Ucluelet noise bylaw: quiet hours, construction hours and fines","question":"What are the noise rules and quiet hours in Ucluelet?","slug":"noise-rules","place":{"path":"ca/bc/ucluelet","name":"Ucluelet","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Ucluelet","url":"https://ucluelet.ca"},"short_answer":"In Ucluelet, no one may make noise that disturbs the quiet, peace or rest of the neighbourhood. Construction is banned before 7 a.m. and after 10 p.m. The bylaw sets no other fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise, and it has no decibel limits.","aliases":["noise bylaw ucluelet","quiet hours ucluelet","construction noise hours ucluelet","loud neighbours ucluelet"],"cost":"A bylaw notice for noise that disturbs is $100 ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 if paid late).","how_long":"Complaints are handled by the District's bylaw staff; no response time is stated.","where":[{"type":"email","label":"Bylaw complaints (Bylaw Complaint Form)","value":"bylaw@ucluelet.ca"},{"type":"phone","label":"District Office (general enquiries)","value":"250-726-7744"},{"type":"phone","label":"Ucluelet RCMP (other urgent issues after hours)","value":"250-726-7773"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2019, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84303/2019%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf"},{"title":"Bylaw Services, District of Ucluelet","url":"https://ucluelet.ca/services/bylaw-services/"},{"title":"District Offices, District of Ucluelet","url":"https://ucluelet.ca/government/district-offices/"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Ucluelet bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"dog-leash-rules","title":"Ucluelet dog leash rules and off-leash areas","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/dog-leash-rules/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/tofino","name":"Tofino","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/port-alberni","name":"Port Alberni","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/cumberland","name":"Cumberland","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/courtenay","name":"Courtenay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/qualicum-beach","name":"Qualicum Beach","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/noise-rules/"},{"place":"ca/bc/comox","name":"Comox","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/noise-rules/"}],"topic":{"title":"Noise bylaws in British Columbia: quiet hours, construction hours and fines by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/noise-rules/"},"facts":{"general_rule":{"label":"General rule","value":"No one may make, cause or allow noise, loud music or similar disturbance, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 3.1","quotes":["No person shall make or cause, or permit to be made or caused, any noise,","which disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"quiet_hours":{"label":"Quiet hours","value":"The bylaw bans using any drum, loud speaker or other noise-making device between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., and amplified sound without Council's permission. It sets no other fixed quiet hours for ordinary noise.","short":"None set; noise devices banned 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 4.7","quotes":["The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or any noise-making","between 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs.) of one day and 7:00 a.m. (0700 hrs.)"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"construction_hours":{"label":"Construction hours","value":"No building, repair, demolition, excavation or filling in a way that disturbs the neighbourhood on any day before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. The bylaw has no separate Sunday or holiday rule. The Chief Administrative Officer may give written approval for necessary work at other hours.","short":"7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 5.1","quotes":["No person in the District shall on any day before 7:00 a.m. (0700 hrs.) or","after 10:00 p.m. (2200 hrs.) erect, reconstruct, alter, repair or demolish"]},{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 5.2","quotes":["the Chief Administrative Officer or designate may give written approval to carry on"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"other_limits":{"label":"Other limits","value":"No decibel limits. Banned: vehicle noise audible beyond 150 m, running a diesel engine, truck or bus over 15 minutes at one spot, and amplified sound from a vehicle heard outside it. Licensed dance halls may play music 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; emergency work and approved industry are exempt.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 4.1","quotes":["which is audible beyond 150 metres in any direction from the vehicle"]},{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 4.8","quotes":["Idling or continuously running of a diesel engine, a truck or bus for more than 15 minutes"]},{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 6/7.4","quotes":["between the hours of 8:00 p.m. (2000 hrs.) and 2:00 a.m. (0200 hrs.) of the following"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"contact_day":{"label":"Who to call, business hours","value":"Make a bylaw complaint online (service request) or on the Bylaw Complaint Form emailed to bylaw@ucluelet.ca. District Office 250-726-7744, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/services/bylaw-services/","title":"Bylaw Services, District of Ucluelet","section":"Bylaw Services page","quotes":["Complaint issues may include:","Excessive noise"]},{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/contact-us/staff-directory/","title":"Staff Directory, District of Ucluelet","section":"Staff directory","quotes":["Complete a Bylaw Complaint Form and email to bylaw@ucluelet.ca"]},{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/government/district-offices/","title":"District Offices, District of Ucluelet","section":"District Offices page","quotes":["Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM","Telephone (General Enquiries) Phone: 250-726-7744"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"contact_after_hours":{"label":"Who to call, after hours","value":"Ucluelet RCMP, 250-726-7773 (the District's page for other urgent issues after hours).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/government/district-offices/","title":"District Offices, District of Ucluelet","section":"District Offices page","quotes":["For other urgent issues, please contact the Ucluelet RCMP at 250-726-7773."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice $100 for noise that disturbs, or for construction noise in prohibited hours ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 late).","short":"Notice $100 ($75 if paid in 14 days)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84303/2019%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2019, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"Schedule A, Noise Regulation Bylaw","quotes":["3.1, 3.2 Noise which disturbs $100.00 $75.00 $125.00","Construction noise during prohibited","$100.00 $75.00 $125.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009,"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":8,"stated":8,"matched":8,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026](<https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf>) says no one may make, cause or allow any noise or loud music, in a public or private place, that disturbs or tends to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of people in the neighbourhood. It has no decibel limits and no general quiet hours.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Construction: no building, repair, demolition, excavation or filling in a way that disturbs the neighbourhood on any day before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. The bylaw has no separate Sunday or holiday rule. The Chief Administrative Officer may give written approval for necessary work at other hours.\n- Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the bylaw bans using any drum, loud speaker or other noise-making device, and amplified sound without Council's permission.\n- Also banned: vehicle noise audible beyond 150 metres, running a diesel engine, truck or bus for more than 15 minutes in one spot, and amplified sound from a vehicle heard outside it. Licensed dance halls may play music from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.\n- Fine: a $100 bylaw notice for noise that disturbs or for construction noise in prohibited hours ($75 if paid within 14 days; $125 if paid late). Barking or howling dogs fall under the Animal Control bylaw and are a $200 notice ($150 early; $250 late).\n- To complain, use the service request page on the [Bylaw Services page](<https://ucluelet.ca/services/bylaw-services/>) or email a Bylaw Complaint Form to bylaw@ucluelet.ca. The District Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 250-726-7744.\n- After hours, the District lists the Ucluelet RCMP at 250-726-7773 for other urgent issues.","sources":[{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84295/2009%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Noise%20Regulation%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Noise Regulation Bylaw No. 2009, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://ucluelet.civicweb.net/filepro/document/84303/2019%20Bylaw,%202026%20-%20Bylaw%20Notice%20Enforcement%20Bylaw.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2019, 2026 (PDF), District of Ucluelet","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/services/bylaw-services/","title":"Bylaw Services, District of Ucluelet","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/contact-us/staff-directory/","title":"Staff Directory, District of Ucluelet","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://ucluelet.ca/government/district-offices/","title":"District Offices, District of Ucluelet","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 8 of 8 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/noise-rules/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/noise-rules.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/noise-rules.json"}}