BY-LA W NUMBER OF 1998 OF THE CITY OF SARNIA. "A By-Law to Control Noise" AND WHEREAS it is recognized that people have a right to and should be

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1 BY-LA W NUMBER OF 1998 OF THE CITY OF SARNIA "A By-Law to Control Noise" WHEREAS it is recognized that people living in an urban environment will be exposed to noise in the course of their daily lives; AND WHEREAS it is recognized that people have a right to and should be provided, to the extent possible, an environment free from unusual, unnecessary, or excessive noise which may unreasonably degrade the quality and tranquillity of their life or cause nuisance; AND WHEREAS Council is authorized by Section 210, paragraph 138 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O., 1990 c.ma5, as amended, to enact by-laws for prohibiting or regulating, within the whole of the municipality or within certain defined areas, the ringing of bells, the blowing of horns, shouting and unusual noises, or other noises that are likely to disturb the inhabitants of the municipality; of Samia enacts as follows: NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City 1. DEFINITIONS In this By-Law, all capitalized words shall have specified meanings and, where those meanings are determined by reference to specific zoning category it shall include any and all site specific amendments that fall under such category in the reference zoning by-law and any successor by-law, and those specified meanings are as follows: (a) "Agricultural Area" means those areas zoned as agricultural, including Al to A21 zoned area in By-Law No. 80 of 1980 of the (former) Township of Samia (now part of the City of Samia); (b) "Commercial Area" means an area zoned commercial, being a CI, C2, C3, RCR,

2 2- MCR or RC zoned area in By-Law No of the City ofsarnia, and being a C1, C2, C3, SC, GC or LC zoned area in By-Law No. 80 of 1980 of the (fonner) Township ofsarnia (now part of the City ofsarnia); (c) "Construction" includes erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, structural maintenance, painting, moving, land clearing, earth moving, grading, excavating, the laying of pipe and conduit whether above or below ground level, street and highway building, concreting, equipment installation and alteration and the structural installation of construction components and materials in any fonn or for any purpose, and includes any work in connection therewith; (d) "Heavy Equipment" means any non-domestic equipment, tool or device designed or capable of use in construction or demolition, automotive repair or material handling, including but not limited to, air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers, tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers, generators, off-highway haulers or trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers, pumps, concrete mixers, graders, or other material handling equipment; (e) "Conveyance" includes a vehicle and any other device employed to transport a person or persons or goods from place to place but does not include any such device or vehicle if operated only within a building; (t) (g) "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the City ofsarnia; "Highway" includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle designed and intended for, or used by, the general public for the passage of vehicles; (h) "Inhabitants" those people nonnally resident or working within the Municipality, which includes any temporary resident or occupier of premises within the Municipality, and includes anyone of the foregoing where they are acting reasonably; (i) "Motor Vehicle" includes an automobile, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power; but does not include the cars of electric or steam railways, or other motor vehicle running only up rails, or a

3 -3- motorized snow vehicle, traction engine farm tractor, self-propelled implement or husbandry or road-building machine within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act; G) "Motorized Conveyance" means a conveyance propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular, gravitational or wind power; (k) "Municipality" means the land within the geographic limits of the Corporation of the City of Sarnia; (1) "Noise" means a sound, and includes the ringing of bells, the blowing of horns, shouting and unusual sound, or sound likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Municipality; (m) "Parks Area" means an area zoned for parks-related purposes, being an 01 (Open Space), H (Harbour), WR (Waterfront Recreational), and SBW (Sarnia Bay Waterfront) zoned area in By-Law No of the City of Sarnia, and being a 01, 02 and 03 (Open Space) zoned area in By-Law No. 80 of 1980 of the (former) Township ofsarnia (now part of the City ofsarnia); (n) "Point of Reception" means any point where Noise is received that is not located on the same premises, or any area exclusively possessed therein, from which the Noise emanates; (0) "Quiet Zone" means an area of the municipality so designated by Council in this By-Law or by street signs placed to identify the area as a place where quiet is of a particular importance; (p) "Residential Area" means an area zoned residential, including an Rl, R2, R3, R4 or R5 zoned area in By-Law 8506 of the City of Sarnia, and being an RS, Rl, R2, RMl, RM2 or FU zoned area in By-Law 80 of 1980 of the (former) Township of Sarnia (now part of the City of Sarnia). 2. PROHIBITION OF NOISES LIKELY TO DISTURB No person shall emit, cause or permit the emission of Noise within the Municipality which is likely to disturb the Inhabitants.

4 -4-3. NOISES DEEMED LIKELY TO DISTURB Without limiting the generality of Section 2, the activities listed in "Schedule A - General Prohibitions" are hereby deemed to be Noises which, in the opinion of Council, create Noises likely to disturb and which are hereby prohibited anywhere within the Municipality. 4. LIMITATIONS BY TIME AND PLACE Without limiting the generality of Section 2, certain activities that produce Noise shall be limited by time and place, and no person shall emit, cause or permit the emission of Noise resulting from any of the acts listed in Column 1 of "Schedule B - Prohibitions by Time and Place", if said act results in Noise audible at a Point of Reception during the times specified in Columns 2, 3 and 4 of said schedule. 5. SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL AREA The areas as specified on Schedule "C" and identified as the "Golden Mile" and the "Downtown Core" shall be deemed to be Residential Areas for the purposes of this Bylaw, and subject to the time and place prohibitions for Residential Areas set out in Section 4 and Schedule "B" of this By-law, as well as the general prohibitions specific to Residential Areas set out in Section 3 and Schedule "A". 6. QUIET ZONES The following areas are designated as Quiet Zones for the purposes of this By-Law: (a) (b) (c) the area designated on Schedule "D" surrounding the Sarnia General Hospital; the area designated on Schedule "D" surrounding St. Joseph's Hospital; and other areas as designated from time to time in Schedule "D".

5 -5- EXEMPTIONS 7. PUBLIC SAFETY Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-Law, it shall be lawful during an emergency to emit or cause or permit the emission of Noise in connection with emergency measures: ( a) for the immediate health, safety or welfare of the Inhabitants; or (b) for the preservation or restoration of property; unless such sound is of a longer duration, or a nature more disturbing, than is reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of such emergency purpose. 8. GRANT OF EXEMPTION BY COUNCIL (a) Any person may make an application to Council for an exemption from any of the provisions of this By-Law for any property and Council may, by resolution after a hearing before Council, refuse or approve the exemption in whole or in part, upon such terms and conditions as Council sees fit. (b) The applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to City Council that it provided notice 14 days prior to the hearing before Council of its application for an exemption. The notice shall set out full particulars of the exemption being applied for, including name of applicant, date and time in effect, as well as the nature of exemption. Notice shall provide reasonable notice to those parties reasonably expected to be effected by the exemption and the means of notice shall be prescribed by the City Clerk from time to time. Failure to provide sufficient notice can provide a ground for Council to refuse to grant the application for exemption. (c) Breach by the applicant of any of the terms or conditions of the exemption shall render the exemption null and void. 9. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-Law, this By-Law does not apply to a person who emits, causes or permits the emission of Noise in connection with any of the activities listed in Schedule "E".

6 SEVERABILITY If any section or sections of this By-Law or parts thereof shall be found by any Court to be illegal or beyond the power of Council to enact, such section or sections or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable and all other sections or parts ofthis By-Law shall be deemed to be separate and independent therefrom and continue in full force and effect unless and until similarly found and this By-Law shall be enacted as such. 11. PENALTY Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-Law is guilty of an offence and is subject to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act. 12. INTERPRETATION This By-Law shall be read with all changes to number and gender required by the context. 13. HEADINGS The headings in the body of this By-Law do not form part of the By-Law but are inserted for convenience of reference only. 14. SCHEDULES Schedules A, B, C, D and E attached to this By-Law form part thereof. 15. CORRESPONDING BY-LAWS This By-law supercedes any corresponding By-Laws of the former City ofsamia and the former Town of Clearwater which may not have been repealed. 16. SHORT TITLE The short title of this By-Law is the "Noise By-Law".

7 EFFECTIVE DATE This By-Law comes into force and effect upon being finally passed. FINALLY PASSED this of,1998. Mayor C:\NOISE\By-law.Sept20.wpd

8 -8- SCHEDULE "A" Noise - General Prohibitions 1. Racing of any Motorized Conveyance other than in a racing event regulated by law or a facility for racing Motorized Conveyances that is not otherwise prohibited by Councilor its By-laws. 2. The operation of a Motor Vehicle in such a way that the tires squeal. 3. The operation of any combustion engine without an exhaust muffling device in good working order and in constant operation. 4. The operation of a Motor Vehicle or a Motor Vehicle with a trailer resulting in banging, clanking, squealing or other like sounds. 5. The operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any Motor Vehicle, or the operation of attached auxiliary equipment, for a continuous period exceeding five minutes, while such vehicle is stationary in a Quiet Zone or Residential Area unless: (i) such vehicle is in an enclosed structure which effectively prevents excessive noise emission; or (ii) the original equipment manufacturer specifically recommends a longer idling period for normal and efficient operation of the Motor Vehicle in which case such recommended period shall not be exceeded; or (iii) operation of such engine or motor is essential to a basic function of the vehicle or equipment, including but not limited to, operation of readymixed concrete trucks, lift platforms or refuse compactors and heat exchange systems; or (iv) weather conditions justify the use of heating or refrigerating systems powered by the motor or engine for the safety and welfare of the operator, passengers or animals, or the preservation of perishable cargo; or (v) the temperature is less than zero degrees centigrade thereby making longer

9 -9- idling periods necessary, immediately after starting the motor or engine; or (vi) the idling is for the purpose of cleaning and flushing the radiator and associated circulation system for seasonal change of antifreeze, cleaning of the fuel system, carburetor or the like, when such work is performed other than for profit or barter. 6. Notwithstanding item #5 above, the operation of an engine or motor in, or on, any Motor Vehicle, or the operation of attached auxiliary equipment, for a continuous period exceeding thirty minutes, while such vehicle is stationary in a Quiet Zone or Residential Area unless more than thirty minutes is required for the actual loading or unloading of the Motor Vehicle at such location. 7. The operation of a Motor Vehicle hom or other warning device except where required or authorized by law. 8. The operation of a stereo or other electronic device designed to amplify sound in, or on, a Motor Vehicle in such a way that the sound can easily be heard outside of the Motor Vehicle.

10 -10- SCHEDULE "B" Prohibitions by Time and Place Prohibited Period of Time For Each Area Quiet Residential Commercial Zone and Parks and Agricultural Area Area 1. The operation of any auditor signalling device, At anytime 8:00pm to 9:00 pm to including but not limited to the ringing of bells or 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am gongs and the blowing ofhoms or sirens or on Sundays & whistles, or the production, reproduction or Stat. Holidays) amplification of any similar sounds by electronic means except where required or authorized by law. 2. The operation of any electronic device or group of At any time 8:00pm to 9:00pm to connected electronic devices incorporating one or 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical on Sundays & transducers, and intended for the production, Stat. Holidays) reproduction or amplification of sound. 3. All selling or advertising by shouting or amplified At any time 8:00pm. to 9:00pm to sound. 8:00am 7:00am (all day Sundays & Stat Holidays) 4. Loading, unloading, delivering, packing, 8:00pm. to 9:00pm to I 1:00pm to unpacking, or otherwise handling any containers, 8:00am (9:00am 8:00am 6:00am products, materials, or refuse, whatsoever, unless on Sundays & (all day Sundays necessary for the maintenance of essential services. Stat. Holidays) & Stat Holidays) 5. The operation of any Heavy Equipment in 5:00pm to 8:00pm to 11:00pm to connection with Construction or demolition. 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am (all day Sundays (all day Sundays & Stat Holidays) & Stat Holidays) 6. The operation of any Heavy Equipment, other than 5:00pm to 8:00pm to 8:00pm to as necessary for air treatment, heating or cooling. 7:00am 7:00am 7:00am (all day Sundays (all day Sundays & Stat Holidays) & Stat Holidays) 7. The detonation of fireworks, except as part of At anytime 12:00pm to 12:00pm to Construction if carried out between the hours 8:00am 8:00am specified in item #5 above. 8. The detonation of explosive devices. At any time At any time At any time 9. The discharge of firearms, other than as part of an otherwise sanctioned hunt or gun club, or where At any time At any time At any time such discharge has agricultural purposes. 10. The operation of a combustion engine which, At anytime 8:00pm to 9:00pm to i) is, 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am ii) is used in, or on Sunday) iii) is intended for use in, a toy or a model or replica of a larger device, which model or replica has no function other than amusement and which is not a Conveyance.

11 -11- SCHEDULE "B" - CONTINUED Prohibited Period of Time For Each Area Quiet Residential Commercial Zone and Parks and Agricultural Area Area 11. The operation of any powered rail car including but At anytime I 1:00pm to 11:00pm to not limited to refrigeration cars, locomotives or 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am self-propelled passenger cars, while stationary on on Sunday & property not owned or controlled by a railway Stat Holidays) governed by the Canada Railway Act. 12. The operation of any Motorized Conveyance other At any time 8:00pm to 9:00pm to than on a highway or other place intended for its 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am operation. on Sundays & Stat. Holidays) 13. The venting, release or pressure relief of air, steam At anytime 8:00pm to 11:00pm to or other gaseous material, product or compound 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am from any autoclave, boiler, pressure vessel, pipe, on Sundays & valve, machine, device or system. Stat. Holidays) 14. Persistent barking or whining of any domestic dog or other persistent noise-making by any domestic At anytime At anytime At anytime pet, other than while such pet is performing a valid and normal agricultural purpose. 15. The operation of any powered or non-powered tool 5:00pm to 9:00pm to 9:00pm to for domestic purposes other than snow removal. 8:00am (9:00am 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am on Sundays & on Sundays & Stat. Holidays) Stat Holidays) 16. The operation of solid waste bulk lift or refuse 5:00pm to 8:00pm to 9:00pm to compacting equipment. 8:00am (9:00am 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am on Sundays & on Sundays & Stat. Holidays) Stat. Holidays) 17. The operation of commercial car wash equipment. 5:00pms to 11:00pm to 11:00pm to 8:00am (9:00am 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am on Sundays & on Sundays & Stat. Holidays) Stat. Holidays) 18. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing. At anytime 8:00pm to 11:00pm to 8:00am (9:00am 7:00am on Sundays & Stat. Holidays)

12 SCHEDULE C ST. CLAIR RIVER N.T.S. SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL AREA PREPARED BY: CITY OF SARNIA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATED JUNE J 0, J 998.

13 SCHEDULE C CONTINUED Jill LIIIIII!!I! \ II! cca! II I I BLACKWELL SIDEROAD f o -' 5 z 0 Vi If) w U Z a u '<t ~ f- a -' z 0 Vi If) w U Z a u f a -' ~ MODELANDi0'~ If 7Tlr ROA~ N.T.S. ~ SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL AREA PREPARED BY; CITY OF SARNIA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - DATED JUNE 10, 1998.

14 -14- SCH DULE "D" 1. Saint Joseph's Hospital, in the City of Sarnia, and including the area; - Commencing at the intersection of the North limit of London Road with the West limit of Russell Street - Thence Easterly along the North limit of London Road to the East limit of Norman Street - Thence Southerly along the East limit of Norman Street to the South limit of Maria Street - Thence Westerly along the South limit of Maria Street to the West limit of Russell Street : - Thence Northerly along the West limit of Russell Street to the point of commencement. 2. The Sarnia General Hospital, in the City of Sarnia, and; - Commencing at the intersection of the North limit of Essex Street with the West limit of Mitton Street - Thence Westerly along the North limit of Essex Street to the East limit of MacKenzie Street - Thence Southerly along the East limit of MacKenzie Street to the South limit of George Street - Thence Westerly along the South limit of George Street to the West limit of Mitton Street - Thence Northerly along the West limit of Mitton Street to the point of commencement.

15 -15- SCHEDULE "E" Activities to Which the By-Law does not Apply 1. The use in a reasonable manner of an apparatus or mechanism for the amplification of the human voice or of music in a public park or recreational area under the control and management of The Corporation of the City of Samia during the hours of 8 :30 am and 11 :00 pm and in connection with any public election meeting, public celebration or other lawful gathering, provided that written permission of the City Manager, or his or her delegate, to hold such meeting, celebration, or gathering has been first obtained under any applicable by-law of The Corporation of the City ofsamia. 2. Any band or parade, provided that permission to operate such band or hold such parade has been first obtained under any applicable by-law of The Corporation of the City ofsamia, and the Samia Police Services Board. 3. Emergency work being carried out by the City of Samia Works Department, or by Samia Hydro or Union Gas. 4. Non-emergency work being carried out by, or on behalf of, the City of Samia, Samia Hydro or Union Gas within a municipal road allowance where such activities occur between the hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm. 5. Non-emergency work being carried on outside of the permitted times in Schedule "B" with the permission of the Engineer for the City of Samia, which permission has been adopted by City Council by virtue of Council accepting a bid on a tender call, or otherwise. 6. Non-emergency work being carried out by the Community Services Department of the City of Samia where such activities occur between the hours of 7:30am and 1O:00pm. 7. Normal farming operations.

16 BY-LAW NUMBER OF 1998 OF THE CITY OF SARNIA "A By-Law to Control Noise" READINGS: FIRST: ~~~~~'--I---L.JL_ THIRD: THE CORPORA non OF THE CITY OF SARNIA (APP:df) Legal Services City Hall Samia, Ontario N7T 7N2

17 DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE People Serving People TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Alex Palimaka Associate Lawyer Evelyn Laird Clerk's Office September 29 t \ 1998 Noise By-Law Attached is a copy of By-Law 144 of 1998, being "A By-Law to Control Noise", which was passed by Samia City Council at its meeting held September 28 th, 1998.