What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the Township of Howick, Ontario, quiet hours: Construction 9:00 pm-7:00 am, Tools 10:00 pm-7:00 am (9:00 am Sun/Holiday); exemptions: Emergencies, town operations, snow removal, approved events, agricultural operations, religious bells, fireworks, cemetery interment.; fines: $300-$50,000 (1st), $400-$100,000 (subsequent). Source: Noise Control By-law 29-2023, verified 2026-06-09.
| quiet hours | Construction 9:00 pm-7:00 am, Tools 10:00 pm-7:00 am (9:00 am Sun/Holiday) | s. 2.2.5, 2.2.6 |
| exemptions | Emergencies, town operations, snow removal, approved events, agricultural operations, religious bells, fireworks, cemetery interment. | s. 3.1 |
| fine range | $300-$50,000 (1st), $400-$100,000 (subsequent) | s. 5.7(a)-(b) |
Official noise-control by-law PDF.