East Gwillimbury's (EG) Noise Control By-law regulates the amount of noise and the times of day noise can occur within the Town. The purpose of the by-law is to protect residents from unreasonable or unnecessary noise.

Types of Noise Disturbances

Sound Reproduction or Amplification Devices
This includes:
  • Loud music and musical instruments
  • Radios
  • Televisions
  • Stereos

Between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., noise must be kept below the decibel limits set in the Noise Control By-law. Between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., noise that disturbs someone may be considered a violation.
Barking Dogs

Persistent barking, calling, howling, or whining (15 minutes within a 60 minute period) is not permitted.

It's important to be aware that all dogs will bark at some point and nuisance barking is not that the dog barks, it's that the dogs barks continuously for long periods of time.

It could also be a violation of the Town’s Animal Care and Control By-law.
Construction
It is a violation to operate any construction vehicle or equipment between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday to Saturday and no earlier than 9 a.m. on any Sunday or holidays.
Power Equipment
This includes:
  • Chainsaws
  • Power lawnmowers
  • Leaf blowers
  • Power tools
  • Other similar power tools

This type of power equipment should not be operated between 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday to Saturday and no earlier than 9 a.m. on any Sunday or holidays.
Air Conditioner/Heat Pumps
The noise level of an air conditioner, heat pump or similar device must not exceed 50 dB(A) (decibels) when measured at the point of reception.

Snow Removal and Snow Clearing

Snow removal and snow clearing are exempt.

Reporting a Noise Complaint

An EG By-law Officer will follow up on your complaint.

Report a Noise Complaint

Exemptions

The Noise Control By-law allows for exemptions for special events and construction. Applications must be submitted 60 days before an event. The application fee is $149.70 and can be paid by visiting Customer Service at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon).

Noise By-law Exemption Application

For further questions, please email the By-law Department.