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Noise Control By-law 2008-083 was passed by Council on the 2nd day of September, 2008 to prohibit and regulate noise within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
General Restrictions:
No person shall, at any time, emit, cause or permit any noise created by:
- persistent barking or whining of any domestic pet or animal, etc.
- use of a horn, whistle, alarm, bell or gong, except for auditory safety or warning
- the detonation of explosives
- the operation of an air conditioner, pool pump or filter, heat pump of the like that is not in proper working order
- the idling of a vehicle in excess of 30 minutes
- the operation of a combustion engine or pneumatic device without an effective exhaust or intake muffling device in proper working order
- the loud operation of a vehicle radio, stereo, sound system or the like
- the operation of a motor vehicle in such a way that tires squeal
Please refer to Schedule “A” to the Noise By-law (attached below) which prohibits noises created from certain activities at specified times of the day in regulated areas.
Exemptions
Despite the provisions of this By-law, any person may apply to Council for an exemption to any provision of this By-law to allow such person to emit, cause or permit such noise for the period of time set out in an Application for Exemption. Please refer to By-law 2008-083, Section 4 regarding specifics of the Application for Exemption.