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Nuisance By-law

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The Township of South Stormont is seeking to develop a new Nuisance By-law. We want to ensure that South Stormont continues to be a safe, inclusive and enjoyable community for all our residents.


We aim to strike a balance between respecting property rights and providing flexibility for events like birthday parties and weddings and necessary noise associated with construction.


The existing Nuisance By-law, in place since 2016, is outdated and does not address current community expectations and changing legislative requirements. Council wants to hear from you! We want to know what your concerns and priorities are surrounding Nuisance and Noise.

Please take a moment to participate in our short survey below to have your say and share your feedback for consideration during the development of a new Nuisance By-law.

The Township of South Stormont is seeking to develop a new Nuisance By-law. We want to ensure that South Stormont continues to be a safe, inclusive and enjoyable community for all our residents.


We aim to strike a balance between respecting property rights and providing flexibility for events like birthday parties and weddings and necessary noise associated with construction.


The existing Nuisance By-law, in place since 2016, is outdated and does not address current community expectations and changing legislative requirements. Council wants to hear from you! We want to know what your concerns and priorities are surrounding Nuisance and Noise.

Please take a moment to participate in our short survey below to have your say and share your feedback for consideration during the development of a new Nuisance By-law.

  • Public Consultation Temporarily Closed As New By-law Proposal Developed

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    After extensive public feedback on the DRAFT Nuisance By-law, Council has directed staff to review factors contributing to concerns raised by residents and prepare recommendations for their consideration.

    While staff research and prepare recommendations, the comment forum on Speak Up South Stormont is temporarily closed for public participation.

    Public input opportunities will re-open when recommendations are prepared, with additional opportunities to share feedback prior to any decisions.

    We thank those who have participated and shared their concerns and comments regarding the DRAFT by-law. Stay tuned for new opportunities to have your say in the near future.

  • DRAFT Nuisance By-law Available for Review and Public Commentary

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    On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Council was presented with the results of the initial public survey for the Nuisance By-law Review as well as a DRAFT Nuisance By-law to consider.

    The DRAFT By-law is now available for the public to review and provide commentary. Please visit our DRAFT By-law Forum to take a look at the proposed by-law and provide any feedback you would like to have considered prior to any decisions made about the adoption of the by-law.

    A Public Open House has also been scheduled for Thursday, November 14th in South Stormont Council Chambers where residents can review the DRAFT By-law and proposed changes, speak with staff about the proposed by-law, and provide comments in-person.

    There will be two Open House sessions on November 14th; an afternoon session will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and an evening session will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    The public commentary from the online forum and the in-person Open House sessions will be shared with Council for consideration prior to any decision to adopt the new Nuisance By-law.

  • What We Heard

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    The initial Nuisance By-law Survey has concluded.

    Overall, the engagement page had a total of 597 visitors, with 278 users taking the time to complete the survey. While the full Nuisance By-law Survey Summary Report can be accessed here, we have listed some of the highlights of what we heard from respondents below.

    • 64.6% of respondents have indicated that they have not experienced noise or nuisances that they would define as excessive/unreasonable/persistent.
    • 68.4% of respondents indicated that they do not believe a problem with noise or nuisances exists in their area.
    • 11.8% of respondents have made a formal complaint to the Township about an issue with noise or nuisances.
      • The three most common noise or nuisances reported directly to the Township were: Firearms (13 respondents), Loud Vehicles, Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Snowmobiles (8 respondents), Music, Television or Loud Voices at a Residence (6 respondents).
      • 88.2% of respondents who made a formal complaint to the Township were not satisfied with the response taken to resolve.
    • 154 respondents indicated that they have concerns about noise and nuisances that they have NOT reported to the Township.
      • Of these responses, the three most common issues indicated were: Loud Vehicles, Motorcycles, Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Snowmobiles (67 respondents), Barking Dogs (56 respondents), Railway (22 respondents)
    • 68.1% of respondents believe that the existing Nuisance By-law is effective and sufficient.


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