Noise Bylaw Exemptions

Purpose of Noise Bylaw Exemption
The purpose of the Noise Bylaw Exemption is to allow construction projects to proceed outside of normal working days/hours under certain circumstances. It may be granted to construction projects by the General Manager if the project satisfies the following conditions (Refer to Bylaw 8856 Section 4.2.2);

• The volume of traffic in the area of the proposed construction is such as to cause danger to the workers on the job, or to cause traffic congestion;
• The impact and inconvenience to residents in the area of the proposed construction can be minimized;
• The construction cannot be undertaken efficiently or safely during the normal working day; or
• Interruption of any during normal working day would cause any person undue hardship.

To apply for Noise Bylaw Exemption, please fill out the following application. We require at least 3 weeks prior notice to have this type of application processed.

Noise Bylaw Exemption Application

All applicants must review Noise Regulation Bylaw 8856

The following locations have been granted a Noise Bylaw Exemption:     

Date	Hours	Location
October 17, 2019-June 2021	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	6811 Pearson Way (Hollybridge at River Green)
October 24, 2019-no end date	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	6371 Cooney Road
May 1 to 31, 2021	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	15040 Williams Road
May 7, 2021	8:00pm-12:00am	3231 No. 6 Road
May 13 to 14, 2021	8:00pm-7:00am	3311 Sweden Way
May 15, 2021	8:00am-10:00am	8119 Park Road
May 15 to June 15, 2021	24 hours per day, 7 days per week	7760 Afton Drive Laneway
June 19, 2021	7:00am-12:00am	15480 Westminster Hwy

For more information on exemptions to this Bylaw, please contact Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Inspections, at Wasim.Memon@richmond.ca or 604-276-4189.