Severn Township has updated its noise by-law in order to deal with increasing complaints about short-term rental properties.
It says the most common issues include: excessive noise, open-air burning, parking, property standards, littering, and fireworks.
Through meetings with Council, the creation of a Noise By-law was selected as a priority to help address these concerns and on March 2, it was enacted.
The Noise By-law is available on the Townships’ website and regulates certain noise in the Township, including:
• No discharge of a firearm or gun (does not apply to crown land):
o Monday to Thursday between 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next day
o Friday to Sunday between 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next day
• No operation of a stereo system, electronic sound-emitting devices radios, boom boxes:
o Monday to Thursday between 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next day
o Friday to Sunday between 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next day
• No operation of any construction vehicle or construction equipment:
o Monday to Thursday between 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next day
o Friday to Sunday between 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next day
• No operation of power or lawn maintenance equipment between 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. the next day
• No excessive noise
You can also visit the by-laws page at severn.ca/bylaws to file a complaint.
#Severn's new #Noise By-law regulates certain noise in the Township. This includes firearms, stereo systems, construction vehicles or equipment, power tools, and any #excessivenoise. Review the by-law and learn how to report a concern. Visit https://t.co/ZCzlJdRPGk. pic.twitter.com/gaLAeU2xb1
— Township of Severn (@SevernTownship) March 23, 2022