Information Advisory – Noise Control By-law The Noise Control By-Law aims to regulate and reduce excessive, unreasonable, or nuisance noise within the Municipality of Huron Shores to protect public health, safety, comfort, and welfare. Prohibited Noise Activities At All Times: Racing motorized vehicles outside regulated events. Squealing tires. Operating motor vehicles, motorized equipment, or construction equipment without effective mufflers. Operating vehicles or trailers causing noise due to improper maintenance. Loud operation of electronic devices disturbing others. Persistent noise from domestic pets. Between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM: Operating engines in toys or models for amusement. Loud, abusive language, singing, shouting, yelling, hooting, or whistling. Loading/unloading activities, except for essential services. Operating motorized or power equipment, except in emergencies. Construction work. Owner/Occupier Responsibilities Owners, lessees, or occupiers are accountable for noise created by guests or others on their property unless they demonstrate due diligence in controlling such noise. Exemptions Certain noises are exempt, including: Agricultural operations. Community festivals and events. Municipal road maintenance and emergency vehicle sirens. Snow clearing activities. Bells for church services or public gatherings. Applying for Exemptions Residents can request exemptions to the by-law by submitting a detailed application 60 days in advance. The Council will review and decide on the request, which may include conditions. Offences and Penalties Violating any provision of this by-law constitutes an offence, subject to fines under the Provincial Offences Act. Fines for Violations Each of the following offences incurs a fine of $125.00: Cause/Permit Noise – racing a motorized conveyance Cause/Permit Noise – squealing tires Cause/Permit Noise – operate motor vehicle without effective muffler Cause/Permit Noise – operate motorized equipment without effective muffler Cause/Permit Noise – operate construction equipment without effective muffler Cause/Permit Noise – operate pneumatic device without effective muffler Cause/Permit Noise – operate vehicle causing noise Cause/Permit Noise – operate vehicle and trailer causing noise Cause/Permit Noise – operate loudspeaker or electro-mechanical transducer Permit Noise – Noise caused by domestic animal Cause/Permit Noise – operate a model combustion engine during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – singing during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – shouting during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – yelling during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – hooting during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – whistling during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – handling of materials during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – operate motorized equipment during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – operate tool for domestic purpose during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – construction work during prohibited times Cause/Permit Noise – operate engine of motorized conveyance in excess of five minutes during prohibited times