Noise & nuisance — Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the Town of Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, quiet hours: lawn/garden power equipment prohibited 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on a weekday, Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday (residential zones); construction hours: construction/demolition/alteration/repair prohibited 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on a Weekday and 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday; exemptions: emergency services, backup generators during power failure, snow clearing, church/school bells, parades, political rallies, Town events, municipal works, Regatta. Source: Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Noise and Nuisance By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Noise and Nuisance By-Law
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
lawn/garden power equipment prohibited 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on a weekday, Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday (residential zones)
s. 5.2.1
construction hours
construction/demolition/alteration/repair prohibited 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on a Weekday and 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday
s. 5.2.5
exemptions
emergency services, backup generators during power failure, snow clearing, church/school bells, parades, political rallies, Town events, municipal works, Regatta
s. 5.3
scout note
Establishes enforceable standards for acceptable noise levels; prohibits specified noise sources by time and location. Covers construction noise, snow-blowing equipment, and general nuisance noise. Adopted February 11, 2025.
Policies & By-Laws - Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
Town's official bylaws index page listing 20 bylaws and 33 policies/regulations. Note: documents currently being revisited; page updated January 2026.