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MattersCommunityBYLAW 2056First seen May 2, 2022Last discussed Jun 20, 2022

Noise regulation bylaw

The bylaw concerns regulation of noise in Langford; public comments included support and concerns about construction hours. The available record does not specify the proposed hours or other rules.

Where it stands: Amendments to the bylaw and an associated policy were proposed June 20, 2022; no later decision is recorded.

Governing bylawNo. 2056

City of Langford Noise Regulation Bylaw

Noise that disturbs or tends to disturb people is prohibited in public places and on private premises. The bylaw sets hours for construction and other work, lists specific objectionable noises, and provides exemptions for activities such as emergencies and City-authorized public festivities.

Key rules and full textOfficial PDF

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jul 18, 2022 – Aug 15, 2022

    Noise regulation bylaw amendment

    This amendment changes Langford’s noise regulation bylaw, which governs noise rules for residents and businesses. The supplied history does not specify what restrictions or requirements would change.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. June 20, 2022· Council

    Amendments to noise bylaw and policy proposed

    Report proposing amendments to the Noise Regulation Bylaw and associated policy.

  2. June 20, 2022·Public comment
    • A residentMixed · Lang Vista bylaw concerns
      Describes safety concerns during a Lang Vista parking and bylaw dispute, and thanks city bylaw staff and West Shore RCMP for their response.
    • A resident · Temporary-use permit for rock sales
      Clarifies the temporary-use permit covers selling rock already produced onsite and does not extend blasting or crushing operations.
    • A residentMixed · Splash park and tree retention
      Requests public reporting and involvement in splash-park decisions, urges a distinctive replacement park, and supports tree-retention requirements.
    • A residentConcerned · Splash-park closure and council conduct
      Questions the lack of public disclosure about the splash-park closure and urges transparency and a council code of conduct.
    • A residentConcerned · Noise regulation bylaw
      Raises concerns about prolonged construction noise and asks for effective enforcement of the amended noise bylaw.
    • A residentSupports · Noise bylaw and omnibus zoning bylaw
      Supports the noise-bylaw amendment and welcomes developer-association input on bylaws directly affecting the development industry.

  3. May 16, 2022· Council

    Noise bylaw listed for adoption

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  4. May 2, 2022· Council

    Noise bylaw considered amid construction-hours concerns

    Agenda item for consideration of a Noise Regulation Bylaw; public participation included support and concerns about construction hours.

  5. May 2, 2022· Council

    Noise regulation bylaw listed for readings

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.