Noise & nuisance — Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
What are the quiet hours? What noise is allowed?
In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, quiet hours: 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, gas/electrical tools, or barking dog); exemptions: Snow removal equipment; City equipment; contractors/devices clearing snow within 24 hrs of a snowfall over 4 cm; fines: first offence $200-$500; subsequent $400-$1,000. Source: Nuisance Bylaw (effective December 13, 1989; last amended September 11, 2017), verified 2026-06-03.
Nuisance Bylaw (effective December 13, 1989; last amended September 11, 2017)
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (excessive noise from motor vehicle, lawn mower, chain saw, gas/electrical tools, or barking dog)
s. 3.7(a)
exemptions
Snow removal equipment; City equipment; contractors/devices clearing snow within 24 hrs of a snowfall over 4 cm
s. 3.7(b)
fine range
first offence $200-$500; subsequent $400-$1,000
s. 4.1(a)
scout note
Bylaw of the City of Charlottetown respecting noise and public nuisance under s.64 of the Charlottetown Area Municipalities Act. Regulates disturbing noise, solicitation, firearms, and related nuisances. Multiple amendments through 2017.