Noise & nuisance — Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, inclusive, or on Sunday, before 10:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m.; exemptions: Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, authorized events, usual business noise.; fines: $100.00-$500.00. Source: 876 Control of Noise Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
876 Control of Noise Bylaw
adopted bylaw
construction hours
before 7:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, inclusive, or on Sunday, before 10:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m.
s. 4.1
exemptions
Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, authorized events, usual business noise.
s. 5.1
fine range
$100.00-$500.00
Schedule "A"
scout note
Regulates noise disturbances and sets permitted noise levels in the Town of Lake Cowichan. 2009 bylaw.