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troutman · 04-23-2010, 10:20 AM

http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+B...rest/Noise.htm

The City of Calgary regulates noise through the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004 (68 KB) sections 26-39. This page will provide an overview of these regulations, but please refer to the actual bylaw for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available at the City Clerk's office.
What is the law?

Noise can include, but is not limited to, yelling, shouting, loud music, horns, power tools and air conditioners.
You have the right not to be disturbed by noise.
You have the responsibility to not make noise that disturbs others.
Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 10pm to 9am on Sunday and holidays, you may not operate:
- A hand lawn mower
- A motorized garden tool
- A power tool outside of any building or structure
- A model aircraft driven by an internal combustion engine of any kind
- A snow clearing device powered by an engine of any kind (snow clearing devices are exempt during the 48 hour period following a snowfall)
- A motorized snow or leaf blowing device
You may not operate an outdoor speaker system within 150 meters of a residential development between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Sunday (Exception: During the Calgary Stampede, restrictions are in effect between midnight and 7 a.m.)
This is not intended to prohibit construction activities such as framing and interior work, however power tools mentioned above may not be used outside at nightime.
Noise regulations for vehicles can be found in the Traffic Bylaw (155 KB).

Eligible applicants may apply for a Noise Exemption Permit.

04-23-2010, 10:20 AM	#77
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+B...rest/Noise.htm The City of Calgary regulates noise through the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004 (68 KB) sections 26-39. This page will provide an overview of these regulations, but please refer to the actual bylaw for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available at the City Clerk's office. *What is the law?* Noise can include, but is not limited to, yelling, shouting, loud music, horns, power tools and air conditioners. You have the right not to be disturbed by noise. You have the responsibility to not make noise that disturbs others. Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 10pm to 9am on Sunday and holidays, you may not operate: A hand lawn mower A motorized garden tool A power tool outside of any building or structure A model aircraft driven by an internal combustion engine of any kind A snow clearing device powered by an engine of any kind (snow clearing devices are exempt during the 48 hour period following a snowfall) A motorized snow or leaf blowing device You may not operate an outdoor speaker system within 150 meters of a residential development between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Monday through Sunday (Exception: During the Calgary Stampede, restrictions are in effect between midnight and 7 a.m.) This is not intended to prohibit construction activities such as framing and interior work, however power tools mentioned above may not be used outside at nightime. Noise regulations for vehicles can be found in the Traffic Bylaw (155 KB). Eligible applicants may apply for a Noise Exemption Permit.