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By-law Guide for Pickering Residents
NOISE
Overview
All residents of Pickering have
the right to enjoy reasonable peace and quiet while at home.
Noise By-law 6834/08 is in place to protect us from unreasonable
or unnecessary noise.
What you should know…
The Noise By-law is in effect at
all times, and exemptions are not generally available.
Exemptions may be granted for large-scale construction projects
which are time sensitive (e.g. road repair, concrete pouring,
etc.).
The by-law is actively enforced
at all times by the Durham Regional Police Service and the
City’s Municipal Law Enforcement Services.
Should you experience a concern
with respect to noise, please contact the City’s Customer Care
Centre at 905.683.7575, Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to
4:30 pm. Outside of these hours, please contact the Durham
Regional Police Service at 905.683.9100.
A General Guide
The following prohibitions are in
place at all times:
- Playing music or other sounds,
whether in a residence or a vehicle, at a volume that can be
heard in another persons home;
- Yelling, singing, shouting,
etc. at a volume that can be heard in another persons home;
- Persistent barking, calling,
howling, whining at frequent or lengthy intervals by a domestic
pet.
The following regulations apply
during specific times:
- Playing music or other sounds
which can be heard at any location other than on the premises
where the noise originates is prohibited after 9:00 pm and before 7:00
am;
- The operation of powered or
non-powered tools used for domestic purposes is not permitted
after 9:00 pm and before 7:00 am;
- The operation of yard
maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chain
saws, hedge trimmers etc. is prohibited after 9:00 pm and before
7:00 am;
- The operation of snow blowers,
snow throwers etc. is not permitted after 9:00 pm and before
6:00 am.
Still have questions?
If you have any further questions
or concerns regarding the Noise By-law, please contact Municipal
Law Enforcement Services at 905.420.4611 or email
bylaw@cityofpickering.com.
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