Noise & nuisance — Saanich, British Columbia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, noise & nuisance rules are set by Noise Suppression Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Construction hours: 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on each day except Sunday. Fines: not less than $150.

Noise Suppression Bylaw adopted bylaw
construction hours 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on each day except Sunday s. 11(e)
exemptions Public meetings, bands, municipal work, danger signals, construction, emergency work, church bells, deliveries, farming, lawnmowers, blasting within specified hours. s. 11
fine range not less than $150 s. 15
scout note

Prohibits excessive noise in Saanich that disturbs the peace, quiet, or comfort of residents, with permitted noise level standards.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://www.saanich.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Noise & nuisance across British Columbia · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities