Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption
Under certain circumstances, construction-generated noise can be exempt from the City's Noise Bylaw.
Current Noise Bylaw:
Applications and Forms
- Application Package for a Noise Bylaw Exemption [PDF - 464 KB]
- Applications are submitted by email to Permits@victoria.ca
The fee for a Noise Exemption application is $50.
Information, Policies & Resources
Applications for an exemption under Part 4 - Section 20 of the Noise Bylaw No. 03-12 should include the following:
- A Complete Application Package for a Noise Bylaw Exemption [PDF - 464 KB]
- An Impact Assessment report prepared by an Acoustical Engineer. This will include a map indicating affected properties as determined by the engineer.
- Letter of Support from each of the neighboring affected properties. Letters should be from the owner of the property and include:
- An acknowledgment of the noise level expected
- The date and times outside of the permissions of the bylaw
The application materials submitted will form the basis for decision to grant the exemption. The decision will be made by the Chief Building Inspector. There may be conditions associated with approval.
