The Blue Mountains short-term rental noise rules.
The Blue Mountains asks licensed short-term rentals to keep an indoor and an outdoor noise monitor working and monitored at all times. Here's what the town expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Noise monitor
- Licensees must make sure at least one indoor NoiseAware monitor, or equivalent noise detection system, and one outdoor NoiseAware monitor, or equivalent, are fully operational and monitored at all times.1
- Quiet hours
- Outdoor hot tubs and pools may only be used between 7am and 11pm.1
- Response time
- The responsible person must be reachable by phone and email 24/7, and attend the property within half an hour of being contacted by the Town or an officer.1
- Fines
- Breaches are handled under the Administrative Monetary Penalty By-law, which lists operating without a functioning noise notification system where one is required.2
- Permit consequences
- The licensing by-law uses demerit points. A licence may be suspended for up to six months when points exceed 7, and revoked when they exceed 15. Points stay on record for two years.1
How Alertify helps
How Alertify covers each point.
Alertify monitors indoor noise levels. The Town asks for a NoiseAware monitor or an equivalent system, so check with the Town that your system is accepted. The by-law also asks for an outdoor monitor, which Alertify doesn't provide.
Real-time alerts.
Alertify notifies you when sound stays above your threshold, so you can check in early.
Unlimited days of record.
Every reading is kept, ready if you're asked to see it.
Early notice.
Know the moment sound rises, so you can respond well within the Town's half an hour.
Decibels only.
No audio, no video. Your guests can relax.
FAQ
The Blue Mountains noise rules, answered.
What noise monitors does The Blue Mountains require?
At least one indoor and one outdoor NoiseAware monitor, or an equivalent noise detection system, fully operational and monitored at all times.
How quickly must someone attend the property?
Within half an hour of being contacted by the Town or an officer. The responsible person must be reachable by phone and email 24/7.
Can I lose my licence?
The by-law uses demerit points. A licence may be suspended for up to six months above 7 points and revoked above 15. Points stay on record for two years.
Sources
- By-law 2021-70 to Regulate and License Businesses (Town of The Blue Mountains)thebluemountains.ca
- Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law 2021-71, office consolidation (Town of The Blue Mountains)thebluemountains.ca
- Noise By-law 2002-09, office consolidation (Town of The Blue Mountains)thebluemountains.ca
- Short Term Accommodations (Town of The Blue Mountains)thebluemountains.ca