Noise Exemption Application

NOISE EXEMPTION APPLICATION
PURSUANT TO BY-LAW #108-22

The applicant is required to publish a Notice of Application and attach proof of the publication a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the event, in a newspaper of general circulation within the applicable service area of the County of Brant, entitled “Notice of Application for Exemption - County of Brant Noise By-law #108-22”.

The Notice of Application for Exemption shall contain the name and address of the applicant, a description of the source of the sound which the exemption is being sought, the period of time and location for which the exemption is being sought, the section of the By-law from which the exemption is being sought, the reason for the requested exemption and the date upon which written objections may be filed. Please review the sample notice included in this application.

A complete application, including a draft publication notice must be submitted to the By-law Enforcement Division a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the date of publication.

Subject to the County of Brant Delegation of Authority By-law, applications may be approved by the Clerk. The Clerk may also impose terms or conditions on any applications. Applications may be referred to Council for consideration as determined by the Clerk.

There is a fee of $169.79 for a Noise Exemption Application and applicants will receive an email from staff for payment, once we receive the application.

If you require further information, please contact the By-Law Enforcement Division at 519.449.2451 or email. 

Applicant Information

Details of Exemption Request

Sample Publication Notice

Section 7 from By-law 108-22

7. GRANTING OF EXEMPTIONS BY THE CLERK

(a) Upon receipt of a written application, the Clerk may grant an exemption to provisions of the bylaw for a specified period of time, not to exceed six (6) months, subject to such terms and conditions as deemed advisable.

(b) The application shall be in the form provided and shall include:

1. the name and address of the applicant;
2. a description of the source of the sound in respect of which an exemption is being sought;
3. a statement of the section of the by-law from which exemption is sought;
4. the period of time and location for which the exemption is being sought;
5. the reasons why an exemption is being sought;

(c) Such application shall be accompanied by proof of publication, at a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior to the event, in a newspaper of general circulation within the applicable service area of the County of Brant, of a notice of intention to apply for an exemption to this by-law, containing the information required by Clauses (1) through (5) hereof, and stating the date upon which the application to the Clerk is intended to be made.

(d) A copy of the application shall be provided to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer who may conduct a site inspection and prepare comments for the Clerk which also may include details of any complaint history or corrective measures taken to date.

(e) Written submissions/objections must be received no later than ten (10) days after publication.

(f) In deciding whether to grant the exemption, the Clerk will review the application, the prepared comments and any written submissions.

(g) The Clerk may impose terms or condition on any application.

(h) Applications may be referred to Council for consideration.

(i) Where an exemption is granted, any breach of the terms or conditions renders the exemption null and void.

Personal information collected herein will be used for the purpose of licensing, regulating and By-law Enforcement and will be provided to Law Enforcement personnel. Managed in accordance with the Municipal Information and Protection of Privacy Act.