Kelowna council has gone with a construction industry proposal in tweaking the city香蕉视频直播檚 noise bylaw.
Currently, the bylaw allows noise between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday to Sunday and all statutory holidays.
At its Monday (July 8) meeting, council approved restricting noise between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and stat holidays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is no change from Monday to Friday.
Councillor Rick Webber, who brought up the issue early this year, said he appreciated the industry feedback.
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Staff also has the authority to grant variances to the bylaw where appropriate, such as during extreme heat events.
