Noise Control By-Law review

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City noise and sounds collection icons such as rattle of train wheels, city traffic, drill and jackhammer, plane and truck.

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The City of Vancouver is reviewing the Noise Control By-law (PDF, 2.8MB). This is a complex, multi-year project aimed at updating the language and structure of the By-law, as well as reviewing and updating regulations.

City staff are seeking public feedback on the noise-related issues in Vancouver to better understand residents’ areas of concern and also to determine residents’ understanding of the current regulations. The City supports the balance of protecting the public’s right to enjoy public spaces without unreasonable noise nuisances, while also supporting economic and cultural activity and growth.

Phase I of the Noise Control By-law review is focused on:

  • Updating the By-law to make it easier to understand and reference
  • Reviewing and improving internal processes for addressing noise-related complaints
  • Providing easily accessible public and industry education resources to foster better understanding of noise regulations

How to get involved

Next steps

Your feedback will be used to understand public concerns about noise issues in the city, and to both inform and help prioritize upcoming work. The results will be shared with the public later this year.


Average decibel ratings for common noises such as: ticking watch 20 decibel, Rusting leaves 30 decibel, Quiet library 40 decibel, Normal conversation 55-65 decibel, Vacuum 60-85 decibel, Lawn mower 90 decibel, Headphones 100-110 decibel, Jet engine taking off 140 dB where Instant hearing damage occurs


頁面頂部提供自動翻譯服務。| 页面顶部提供自动翻译服务。| ਸਵੈ-ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਪੰਨੇ ਦੇ ਸਿਖਰ 'ਤੇ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹਨ। Có nút dịch tự động ở đầu trang. | May makukuhang mga awtomatikong pagsasaling-wika sa tuktok ng pahina.

The City of Vancouver is reviewing the Noise Control By-law (PDF, 2.8MB). This is a complex, multi-year project aimed at updating the language and structure of the By-law, as well as reviewing and updating regulations.

City staff are seeking public feedback on the noise-related issues in Vancouver to better understand residents’ areas of concern and also to determine residents’ understanding of the current regulations. The City supports the balance of protecting the public’s right to enjoy public spaces without unreasonable noise nuisances, while also supporting economic and cultural activity and growth.

Phase I of the Noise Control By-law review is focused on:

  • Updating the By-law to make it easier to understand and reference
  • Reviewing and improving internal processes for addressing noise-related complaints
  • Providing easily accessible public and industry education resources to foster better understanding of noise regulations

How to get involved

Next steps

Your feedback will be used to understand public concerns about noise issues in the city, and to both inform and help prioritize upcoming work. The results will be shared with the public later this year.


Average decibel ratings for common noises such as: ticking watch 20 decibel, Rusting leaves 30 decibel, Quiet library 40 decibel, Normal conversation 55-65 decibel, Vacuum 60-85 decibel, Lawn mower 90 decibel, Headphones 100-110 decibel, Jet engine taking off 140 dB where Instant hearing damage occurs


  • Survey

    The Noise Control By-law (PFD, 2.8MB) review survey is an opportunity for you to provide feedback on the current regulations, as well as identify key areas of concern. 

    The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

    The survey is open until Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

    For any questions or if you require assistance with completing the survey, please contact us at: noise.feedback@vancouver.ca

    Take our survey
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