Noise Exemptions

The Township of Scugog's Noise By-law regulates noise within the Township, including but not limited to: 

• Construction noise – prohibited Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., and all-day Sundays and Holidays
• Use of tools for domestic purposes including lawn maintenance - prohibited Monday through Saturday between the hours of 8 pm and 7 am, Sundays between 7 pm and 7 am, and all day on Holidays
• Playing any musical instrument or stereo - prohibited all days between the hours of 11 pm and 9 am 

If you're having an event that may create noise that doesn't follow our Noise By-law, you will need to apply for a noise exemption and include: 

• The applicant's name, address, and telephone number. 
• The legal description or municipal address of the source of the sound. 
• In the instance an applicant is not the owner of the property from which the Noise/vibration will be emanating.
• Signed consent from the owner will be required. 
• The date, time, and location of the event or activity for which the exemption is sought and where applicable, the number of people expected to attend.
• A description of the source of the Noise and/or vibration in respect of which the exemption is being sought.
• The section of the By-Law from which exemption is being sought.
• The period of time for which exemption is being sought.
• The purpose and reasons why the exemption should be granted.
• The name, address and telephone number of at least one contact Person who will supervise the event or activity.
• $318 application fee.

The Township also requires you to notify in writing, all neighbours within a 600-meter radius of the location of the event (measured from property lines), advising them of the event and your exemption request.  Please include a copy of the letter sent and a list of addresses it was delivered to 

Applications must be received at least 60 days prior to the date of your event.  

Our by-law officers will contact you if they require more information once they receive your application.

Apply for a Noise Exemption Licence

The Township of Scugog is pleased to offer residents, and the business community Cloudpermit - an online system to apply for and track your business licence applications. Please be patient while we make these improvements to serve you better

The link below will take you to the Cloudpermit start page where you will be required to create an account.

Cloudpermit - Register

Once your account is set up, follow the instructions below to complete your application. 

Once you log in, you should see a screen similar to this:  Note: Make sure that you always remain on the Township of Scugog for location.

Click on the box for Licensing.

You should see the following screen.  Click on the “CREATE APPLICATION” button.

It will take you to the following screen.  Scroll through the categories and select the required Fence Variance application, New, and I am the applicant.

Select the “NEXT” button and follow the rest of the prompts to submit your application.

Once the completed application is received you will be invoiced the application fee.  Application fees are updated annually.  Please refer to the Township’s current 2025 Fees and Charges By-Law for specific amounts.

Payment for Licences/Permits

You can pay for your application with a debit/credit card on Cloudpermit using Paymentus. Paymentus is a third-party service provider, which enables debit/credit card holders to make permit payments with Visa, Mastercard, and debit with a 2.89% service fee payable to Paymentus.

Two charges will appear on your card statement when you use the online payment option through Cloudpermit:

A principal payment amount (application fees), showing as a payment to the Township of Scugog

A service fee amount, showing as a payment to Paymentus-Service-Fee 

Please note that credit card payments are accepted for online payments only.  Credit card payments will not be accepted at the Municipal Office.

We understand that not everyone has access to or are well-versed in the online sphere, so traditional processes for paper applications and in-person payments will still be available at the Township Office should you prefer that method.  Please contact the Bylaw Department at 905-985-7346 ext. 121 or bylaw@scugog.ca.