Noise Regulation Permit Policy (POL-0168-ADMIN) (attachment)

City of Langford

Policy Name: Noise Regulation Permit

• New ☑ Amendment

Department: Administration

SP Governance/Corporate Policy and Planning/Policies and Procedures

Policy No: POL-0168-ADMIN

Whereas Council has adopted the Noise Regulation Bylaw No 2056, 2022 which regulates inter alia the hours during which construction related noises may occur;

And Whereas Council has directed staff to create a policy under which permits may be issued to allow construction noise to be created outside of the hours as set out in the Bylaw when a permit authorizing such activity has been issued by the City

Council has approved the following:

1. Permit applications, in a form approved by the CAO, will be submitted to the Community Safety and Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Manager or their designate for processing.
2. Applicable departments will be consulted to confirm the necessity for the Permit.
3. Permits will be valid only for the dates and times expressly included on the Permit.
4. Permits will only be issued at the sole discretion of the City.
5. Permits will be signed by the CAO or their designate.
6. Persons who do not apply for a Permit in advance, or who do not conform to the Permit terms, may be denied subsequent Permits under this Policy

Guidelines

1. Permits must, where possible, be submitted not less than 2 business days in advance of the effective date or time of the Permit. Submissions made less than 2 business days will only be processed in urgent circumstances.

2. Permit applications must include the reason for the request. Reasons for issuing Permits may include, but are not limited to, life or safety concerns, extended concrete pours which cannot be completed during the hours permitted by the Noise Regulation Bylaw, other extenuating circumstances which will be assessed on a case by case basis.

3. Permit applications must set out the dates and times for which the Permit is being sought. The City reserves the right to issue the Permit for a longer or shorter time than requested on the Permit application.

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