The City of Owen Sound has a Noise Control By-law. Any person may apply for an exemption to the Noise By-law by completing a Noise By-law Exemption Request Form and submitting the $125 exemption processing fee. Payment can be made via cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.
Completed requests with payment can be submitted to:
City Clerk
City of Owen Sound
808 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4
Once a request has been received, it is circulated to staff for comments as well as notice provided to the neighbours within 60 metres of the location. Once comments are received, a staff report is presented to Council for consideration.
After Council has made its decision, the City Clerk will follow up with the applicant and advise them of Council's decision. The Owen Sound Police Service will be advised if the exemption request is approved so that they are aware in case they receive any complaints.