In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: Nighttime (22:00-07:00) limit 65 dBA at 100 ft; Daytime (07:00-22:00) limit 75 dBA at 100 ft; construction hours: Construction exempt 07:00-20:00 with building permit; exemptions: Town/government/utility employees; snow removal; emergency response; daytime athletic/recreation/school and religious activities; agriculture; permitted parades/festivals; fines: First $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third+ $500-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months). Source: Noise Control By-Law #54, verified 2026-06-05.
Noise Control By-Law #54
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
Nighttime (22:00-07:00) limit 65 dBA at 100 ft; Daytime (07:00-22:00) limit 75 dBA at 100 ft
s. 8(a)-(b)
construction hours
Construction exempt 07:00-20:00 with building permit
s. 12(h)
exemptions
Town/government/utility employees; snow removal; emergency response; daytime athletic/recreation/school and religious activities; agriculture; permitted parades/festivals
s. 12
fine range
First $100-$10,000; second $300-$10,000; third+ $500-$10,000 (or imprisonment up to 6 months)
s. 25
scout note
Noise Control By-law #54 of the Town of Stellarton, enacted effective March 9, 2020. Regulates excessive or disturbing noise.