An increase in noise levels in your neighbourhood comes hand-in-hand with the hot weather and many outdoor activities. Residents are asked to be considerate of others in the neighbourhood when out doing your summer backyard projects or barbecues.

“Residents can carry on their normal outdoor routines during the summer months, with yard work and construction projects,” says Naomi Humenny, Bylaw Services Office with the City of Cranbrook. “We simply ask that you consider your neighbours by keeping the noise to an acceptable level at the acceptable times.”

Noise is any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at any given time of the day or night. If you are running your lawnmower at 10 a.m. that is considered reasonable while running your mower at 10 p.m. is not.”

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.

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.

To review a copy of the City of Cranbrook Bylaw #2612, please visit our website at www.cranbrook.ca.

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