Noise & nuisance — Pictou, Nova Scotia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Daytime 07:00-22:00; sound limit 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime measured at 100 feet; construction hours: Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit; exemptions: Town/Province/Canada/NS Power/utility employees; snow removal; emergency personnel; daytime athletic/religious activities; agricultural farm activities; federally regulated transportation; fines: first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months). Source: Noise Control By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.

Noise Control By-Law adopted bylaw
quiet hours Daytime 07:00-22:00; sound limit 65 dBA daytime and 55 dBA nighttime measured at 100 feet s. 2(e); s. 8
construction hours Construction exempt between 07:00 and 20:00 with a building permit s. 12(h)
exemptions Town/Province/Canada/NS Power/utility employees; snow removal; emergency personnel; daytime athletic/religious activities; agricultural farm activities; federally regulated transportation s. 12
fine range first offence $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months) s. 23
scout note

Regulates noise disturbances within the Town of Pictou; enacted effective 5 Jun 2013 (executed/signed version).

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: https://www.townofpictou.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities