Noise Bylaw No. 403 regulates or prohibits the making or causing of noises or sounds in or on a highway or elsewhere in the Regional District which disturb or tend to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood, or of any persons in the vicinity. The Bylaw applies to all Electoral Areas of the Regional District of Central Okanagan and specifically includes the part of Okanagan Lake that lies within the boundaries of the Electoral Areas. It is enforced by complaint only.

Persons who violate provisions of this bylaw are subject to fines or may, on summary conviction, be liable to penalties under the Offense Act.

For Barking Dogs contact DOG CONTROL at 250-469-6284.

You may view an electronic copy of Consolidated Noise Bylaw No. 403 by clicking on the preceding link. Please note that Bylaw No. 403 is provided for convenience only and is not the official or legal copy. Please contact the Regional District for a certified copy.

How to Register a Complaint

• Email -  Inspection Section: Rhoda.Mueller@cord.bc.ca
• Telephone - (250) 469-6214 (Inspector's 24 hour voice mail) OR, during office hours, 8am-4pm call the Inspection Section at (250) 469-6211 and ask for Rhoda Mueller and leave a voice mail when prompted.
• It is helpful if you include any or all of the following:
  • civic address or best detailed description of problem location
  • any owner or occupier information (if known)
  • your specific concern
  • your name, address and phone number, so the inspector can contact you for further information (not mandatory, but helpful and is not given out)

Please note that the bylaw is not enforced pro-actively. Your concerns or complaints must be reported to initiate enforcement.