In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Nighttime: from 9:30 P.M. (Weekday) or 8:30 P.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day) to 7:00 A.M. (Weekday) or 9:00 A.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day); construction hours: Construction prohibited during Nighttime; permitted during Daytime in Residential Developments (Daytime 7:00 A.M.-9:30 P.M. weekday, 9:00 A.M.-8:30 P.M. weekend); exemptions: agricultural practices; emergency vehicles; street/utility work; activities authorized by Canada/NS; activity on a water body; reasonable commercial noise on properly zoned property; fines: not less than $150 and not more than $10,000.00; $150 (or $300/$600 for repeat) payment in lieu. Source: Community Standards Bylaw P-100 (amended by P-100-1), verified 2026-06-05.
Community Standards Bylaw P-100 (amended by P-100-1)
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
Nighttime: from 9:30 P.M. (Weekday) or 8:30 P.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day) to 7:00 A.M. (Weekday) or 9:00 A.M. (Weekend/Holiday/Remembrance Day)
s. 3(j)
construction hours
Construction prohibited during Nighttime; permitted during Daytime in Residential Developments (Daytime 7:00 A.M.-9:30 P.M. weekday, 9:00 A.M.-8:30 P.M. weekend)
ss. 7.3.1, 10.2.1
exemptions
agricultural practices; emergency vehicles; street/utility work; activities authorized by Canada/NS; activity on a water body; reasonable commercial noise on properly zoned property
s. 10.1
fine range
not less than $150 and not more than $10,000.00; $150 (or $300/$600 for repeat) payment in lieu
ss. 11.2-11.3
scout note
Municipality of East Hants nuisance-control bylaw governing noise quiet hours, PA systems, construction, and equipment noise. Original P-100 second reading Sept 24, 2014; amendment P-100-1 passed by Council March 24, 2021.