If your complaint requires immediate response and is temporary in nature (e.g. a late night party) please reach out to the Niagara Regional Police.
Noise By-law
The City of St. Catharines Noise By-law (By-law 95-198) addresses issues such as persistent noise created by construction, combustible motors, barking dogs, whining or calling of domestic animals, music and yelling.
Submit a complaint
Depending on the nature of the noise there are several ways to submit a complaint.
You can report an issue around persistent noise complaints online.
Persistent noise includes the following:
- Engine or motor noise over a period of 10 minutes in a residential neighbourhood
- Operation of a horn or other warning device
- Construction equipment noise between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
- Other noise disturbing inhabitants
You can submit complaints related to persistent dog barking and/or whining or calling of domestic animals to Niagara Region Animal Services Inc.
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