The Municipality of Huron Shores reminds residents and visitors that the Noise Control By-law is in place to help protect the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of our community.

🚫 Prohibited Noise

At All Times

  • Racing motorized vehicles outside of regulated events
  • Squealing tires
  • Operating vehicles, equipment, or trailers without effective mufflers or proper maintenance
  • Use of loud electronic devices disturbing others
  • Persistent noise caused by domestic pets

Between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

  • Shouting, yelling, singing, or loud abusive language
  • Use of engines, power tools, or construction equipment (except in emergencies)
  • Loading/unloading of materials, except for essential services
  • Operating toys or models with combustion engines

🏠 Property Owner/Occupier Responsibility

Owners, tenants, and occupiers are responsible for ensuring noise created on their property (including by guests) complies with the by-law.

✅ Exemptions

The following activities are generally exempt from the by-law:

  • Agricultural operations
  • Community festivals and events
  • Municipal road maintenance, emergency vehicle sirens, and snow clearing
  • Church and community bells

Exemption requests for other activities must be submitted at least 60 days in advance for Council’s consideration.

⚖️ Offences & Penalties

Failure to comply with the Noise Control By-law is an offence under the Provincial Offences Act and may result in fines.

Standard Fine: $125.00 per offence, including but not limited to:

  • Racing a motorized vehicle
  • Squealing tires
  • Operating without effective mufflers
  • Excessive pet noise
  • Disturbing noise during prohibited hours (shouting, whistling, construction, etc.)

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