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Stratford City Noise By-Law
Below you will find general
information about the City noise bylaw. The noise bylaw is simply that
a law that has been passed by the Corporation of the City of
Stratford. The main purpose of this bylaw is to safeguard the
residents of Stratford against unnecessary and bothersome noise.
Noise can be of several types including voices, music, equipment/power tool,
and vehicular. The bylaw sets out times at which excessive noise is
prohibited. Below is a chart of the most common complaints received by
the Stratford Police Service and deal with residential zones of the City.
| Type of Noise |
Location |
Time frame in which
Bylaw applies |
Set Fines |
| Squealing Tires |
Anywhere |
Anytime |
$115.00 |
| Cause or permit signaling device,
whistles or production or amplification of sound |
Residential Zone |
7:00pm - 7:00am
All day Sundays and Holidays |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit selling or
advertising by shouting or amplified sound |
Residential Zone |
7:00pm - 7:00am
All day Sundays and Holidays |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit loudspeakers or other
device for amplification |
Residential Zone |
7:00pm - 7:00am
All day Sundays and Holidays |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit fireworks or
explosives |
All Zones |
All Times |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit discharge of firearms |
All Zones |
All Times |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit persistent barking |
Residential Zone |
All Times |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit operation of tool for
domestic purposes, except snow removal |
Residential Zone |
11:00pm - 7:00am
11:00pm - 9:00am
(Sundays) |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit yelling, shouting,
hooting, whistling, or singing |
Residential Zone |
11:00pm - 7:00am
11:00pm - 9:00am
(Sundays) |
$115.00 |
| Cause or Permit operation of musical
instrument or noise making equipment |
Residential Zone |
11:00pm - 7:00am
11:00pm - 9:00am
(Sundays) |
$115.00 |
Generally speaking the Police,
when responding to a noise complaint, will first issue a warning to the
residents of the premise they have attended. Warnings serve two
purposes, primarily it makes the resident aware of the bylaw requirements
and it usually results in the noise level being reduced. The
information provided on this page is to serve as a guideline only.
Specific questions should be forwarded to the Stratford Police Service.
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