Noise & nuisance — Trenton, Nova Scotia

What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?

In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, quiet hours: 11:00pm to 7:00am - noise unreasonably disturbing peace/tranquility prohibited; construction hours: Construction and construction equipment exempt 7:00am-9:00pm with required permits; exemptions: Town/government/utility employees; snow removal; athletic/recreation/school; religious activities; Trenton FunFest/Town events; industrial park operations; permitted fireworks; fines: $200.00-$5,000.00. Source: By-Law No. 2024-01: Noise Control, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 2024-01: Noise Control adopted bylaw
quiet hours 11:00pm to 7:00am - noise unreasonably disturbing peace/tranquility prohibited s. 5.1
construction hours Construction and construction equipment exempt 7:00am-9:00pm with required permits s. 7.9
exemptions Town/government/utility employees; snow removal; athletic/recreation/school; religious activities; Trenton FunFest/Town events; industrial park operations; permitted fireworks s. 7
fine range $200.00-$5,000.00 s. 9.4
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Regulates noise within the Town of Trenton; governs disruptive sound from residents, businesses, construction, and motor vehicles. By-law number 2024-01.

Machine-readable: noise.json · Official website: http://town.trenton.ns.ca · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Noise & nuisance in other municipalities