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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.

PDF Document 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 Rd.
August 10-March 31, 2021 24 hours per day, 7 days per week Cook Road and Cook Gate (Eckersley B Pump Station) 
November 30, 2020-January 30, 2021 24 hours per day, 7 days per week One Park (8091 Park Rd.)
January 2-30, 2021 8:00am start on Saturdays ASPAC River Green Lot 12
January 1-31, 2021 6:00am start (excluding Sundays and Statutory holidays) No. 7 Rd. Pump Station
January 18-26, 2021 24 hours per day, 7 days per week No. 3 Rd. & Bridgeport Rd. and Great Canadian Way & Bridgeport Rd. 
January 27-February 17, 2021 5:00-7:00am Monday-Friday WorkSafe BC parking lot and Gilbert Rd. south of Granville Ave. 
January 31-February 28, 2021 24 hours per day, 7 days per week One Park (8119 Park Rd.)
February 20, 2021 6:45am-10:00am The Paramount (No. 3 Rd.)
February 21, 2021 8:30am-4:00pm 7880 Alderbridge Way

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