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 Graham Street on Google Maps

Requested time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requested noise: Live music will be played with amplified sound (speakers, instruments)

Feedback deadline: September 17, 2026

*Rain date of Sunday, September 27, 2026


Approved exemptions

We post all noise exemption applications that are approved.

Events

Find 81 Seagram Drive on Google Maps

Approved times: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Approved noise: amplified speaker system for music and announcements 

*Specific dates: 

August 29, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
September 5, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 12, 2026  from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 13, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 13, 2026  from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
September 19, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 26, 2026  from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 27, 2026   from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 3, 2026  from  7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
October 10, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 16, 2026 from   4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 17, 2026  from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 17, 2026  from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 18, 2026 from   10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 18, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 23, 2026 from   4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 24, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 25, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
October 30, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 31, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 30, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 31, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 31, 2026 from   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 1, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 5, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
November 6, 2026 from   4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
November 7, 2026  from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 7, 2026  from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 11, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
November 12, 2026  from  4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
November 13, 2026  from  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
November 14, 2026 from   9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 21, 2026  from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Find the University of Waterloo (Lot M) on Google Maps

Requested time:  6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Requested noise: amplified sound from speakers and general crowd noise

Feedback deadline: September 4, 2026

Find the Student Life Centre on Google Maps

Requested time:  5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requested noise: amplified sound/music from speakers

Feedback deadline: September 4, 2026

Find Kingscourt Park on Google Maps

Requested time: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20

Rain date Sunday, September 27, 2026

Requested noise: live band, music with amplified sound.

Feedback deadline: September 11, 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

Find Mary Allen Park on Google Maps

Requested time: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Requested noise: Amplified noise from speakers

Feedback deadline: August 21, 2026

Construction

Find 535 Quiet Place on Google Maps 

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

Approved times: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Approved noise: Construction equipment and trucks pertaining to concrete pours

Feedback deadline: August 24, 2026

 

Rain dates:

September 16, 2026

September 17, 2026

Find 325 Northfield Drive East on Google Maps

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

Requested noise: Interior equipment use to finish floors

 

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

 

Find 535 Quiet Place on Google Maps 

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

Approved times7:00 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.

Approved noise: Construction equipment and trucks

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

 

Find 535 Quiet Place on Google Maps 

Approved 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.

Approved noise: Construction equipment and trucks

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

 


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