Review noise exemption applications

We review public feedback before we approve a noise exemption.

On this page:

  1. How to provide feedback
  2. Check applications under review
  3. Find approved exemptions

How to provide feedback

We review public feedback on all noise exemption applications before making a decision.

Comment on any application under review before its deadline.

Send your feedback:

Learn more about noise exemption rules and how to apply.

Applications under review

We post all noise exemption applications that are open for feedback.

Find 81 Hillcrest Ave on Google Maps

Requested time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026

Requested noise: amplified sounds on all streets in area, bands and musicians playing from porches

Find the Waterloo Tennis Club (54 Central Street) on Google Maps

Requested time: 

Friday June 19 at 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday June 20th, 

9 a.m. Saturday June 20th - 1 a.m. Sunday June 21st

9 a.m. Sunday June 21st - 1 a.m. Monday June 22nd

Requested noise: Tennis (played on existing courts), social activities, and spectating

Find Lakeshore Optimist Park (289 Northlake Drive) on Google Maps

Requested time: 3:30 p.m.- 10 p.m. 

Requested noise: live band with amplified music

Find RIM Park (2001 University Avenue East) on Google Maps

Requested times:

  • Friday, July 10 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 11 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 12 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Requested noise: live bands, amplified sound, announcements, generators

Find 244 Dearborn Boulevard on Google Maps

Requested time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th (rain date August 13th)

Requested noise: amplified sounds coming from speakers for the movie

Find 83 Empire Street on Google Maps

Requested time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19th (rain date August 20th)

Requested noise: amplified sounds coming from speakers for the movie

Find 316 Auburn Drive on Google Maps

Requested time: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 25th (rain date Saturday September 26th)

Requested noise: amplified sounds coming from speakers for the movie

Approved exemptions

We post all noise exemption applications that are approved.

Find 450 Bernay Drive on Google Maps

Requested time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Requested noise: amplified music through a school band and a DJ, noise from an ice cream truck

Find the Student Life Centre, 200 University Avenue West on Google Maps.

Requested time: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026

Requested noise: amplified music through speakers, general crowd noise, event will be held outdoors

Contact us

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