Following extensive public consultation, Mississauga has updated its Noise Control By-law to include permitted times for several types of noise, including amplified sound, power tools and dogs barking.
Mississauga residents can report excessive, persistent and recurring noise to the City when it occurs outside of the permitted time period. As part of its Noise Control By-law review, the City has updated the permitted times for several types of noise.
Some of the excessive noises that can be reported when outside of the permitted times include the following:
- Amplified sound from an electronic device (e.g. radio, speaker, television)*
- Commercial construction
- Power tools (e.g. lawn mowers, trimmers)
- Recreational and event noise (e.g. partying, singing, sports noise, including whistles)
- Animal noises (e.g. persistent dog barking, whining and calling)
The City says that the updated Noise Control Program provides “improved service through enhanced overnight and weekend coverage for noise complaints”. This includes a new Priority Response Model to determine when an onsite investigation from an Enforcement Officer is needed, additional officers dedicated to onsite investigations and a modernized by-law that provides clarity around permitted times for noise.
Excessive noise can be reported by calling 311 or submitting an online service request. If the noise is caused by domestic disputes, yelling or moving vehicles, report it to the Peel Police. For non-emergencies, call 905-453-3311. For emergencies, call 911.
The City will review the noise complaint and prioritize it based on its likelihood to reoccur and its impact to residents. The priority level will determine whether an onsite investigation by an Enforcement Officer is needed, as well as the response time.
*An exception has been made for Mississauga’s new Live Music Pilot. Live music is permitted along the Lakeshore corridor (between Dixie Road and Winston Churchill Boulevard) and Streetsville BIA district until 11 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, and within the Cooksville BIA district until 11 p.m., Saturdays only. This pilot will run until July 1, 2024.
Anyone who is planning an event or activity that will create a lot of noise during certain time periods, can apply for an exemption to the by-law. Submit a completed copy of the Noise Exemption Application and payment of $269.44 (by cheque or money order) payable to the City of Mississauga. The application can be submitted by mail or in person and must be received a minimum of eight weeks before the event date.
