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Noise bylaw designed to afford residents quiet summer enjoyment, city says
There is nothing quite like enjoying the serenity of your backyard, something many City of Cranbrook residents are looking forward to after this winter.
Many of us may be looking forward to some lawn and garden maintenance or building a new deck or fence. Along with these and many other outdoor activities, there often comes an increase in the noise level in your neighbourhood.
Residents are reminded that there is a city bylaw in place that is designed to afford all residents quiet enjoyment of their own property, while being considerate of others in the neighbourhood.
“Noise is interpreted as any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at any given time of the day or night,” says City Bylaw Services Officer Naomi Hennessey. “You are running your lawnmower at 10 a.m. that is considered reasonable; running your mower at 10 p.m., not so much.”
A common complaint fielded by the City Bylaw Enforcement department is barking or howling dogs left unattended in yards all day with the owners often away at work. Under the bylaw – “no person shall own, keep or harbor any animal or bird which by its cries unduly disturbs the peace, quiet, rest or tranquility of the surrounding neighbourhood or the public at large.”
Other common complaints include home and building construction and in some cases noisy parties. In the case of noisy parties, concerned residents should contact the RCMP detachment, as parties tend to occur after hours.
In regard to construction, no person in the city shall undertake any type of construction work before 7 a.m. or after 10 p.m. No construction for profit or gain can be undertaken on a Sunday, without explicit written approval by the city engineer.
“Residents can carry on their normal outdoor routines during the summer months, with yard work and construction projects,” says City Bylaw Services Officer Naomi Humenny. “We simply ask that you consider your neighbours by keeping the noise to an acceptable level at the acceptable times.”
To review a copy of the City of Cranbrook Bylaw #2612, please visit our website at www.cranbrook.ca.
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