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 325 Northfield Drive East on Google Maps

Requested time: 7 a.m.. - 3 a.m. (the following day) Monday- Sunday starting Monday June 29th

Requested noise: Concrete trucks, pouring concrete slabs and equipment to finish floors

Feedback deadline: June 29, 2026

Find 45F Amos Ave on Google Maps

Requested time: 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14

Requested noise: amplified sounds will be played through a speaker for an outdoor movie

Feedback deadline: July 10, 2026

Find Ira Needles Blvd between Erb St. West and University Ave. West on Google Maps

Requested time: 9 p.m. - 6 a.m. Mon- Friday starting July 15th

Requested noise: Construction equipment and trucks during day and night shifts

Feedback deadline: July 6, 2026

Find 45 F Amos Avenue on Google Maps

Requested time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026

Requested noise: amplified sound for music, announcements, and performances. 

Feedback deadline: July 10, 2026

Find 81 Seagram Drive on Google Maps

Requested time: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday, July 30th

Requested noise: large crowd amplified sound (PA system and speeches + a DJ )

Feedback deadline: July 13, 2026

Find 535 Quiet Place on Google Maps 

Standard operating times: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays

Requested times: 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Note: equipment set up may occur prior to 7:00 a.m., however work is not permitted to start until after 7:00 a.m.

Requested noise: Construction equipment and trucks

Note: The entire project runs until March 2028. Noise exemption eligibility is reexamined every 6 months. 

Feedback Deadline: July 14, 2026

Find 535 Quiet Place on Google Maps 

Requested dates and times: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays

Note: equipment set up may occur prior to 10:00 a.m., however work is not permitted to start until after 10:00 a.m.

Requested noise: Construction equipment and trucks

Note: The entire project runs until March 2028. Noise exemption eligibility is reexamined every 6 months. 

Feedback Deadline: July 14, 2026

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

Feedback deadline: July 27, 2026

Find 45F Amos Ave on Google Maps

Requested time: 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18

Requested noise: amplified sounds will be played through a speaker for an outdoor movie

Feedback deadline: July 27, 2026

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

Feedback deadline: July 27, 2026

Find Wissler Road on Google Maps

Requested time: 4:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21 (rain date Saturday, August 22)

Requested noise: Live music will be played by a local band and use amplified speakers.

Feedback deadline: August 3, 2026

Find Waterloo Public Square on Google Maps

Requested time: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9

Requested noise: musical entertainment with amplified music, local artists, crowd noise

Feedback deadline: August 17, 2026

Find 88 Fountain Street on Google Maps

Requested time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 (rain date September 13)

Requested noise: amplified speaker system for music and speeches

Feedback deadline: August 31, 2026

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

Feedback deadline: September 4, 2026


Approved exemptions

We post all noise exemption applications that are approved.

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


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