Kelowna council has gone with a construction industry proposal in tweaking the city害羞草研究所檚 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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However, he added there was a major point that resonated with him.
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Coun. Luke Stack said council害羞草研究所檚 choice was the right one.
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Having construction end at 4 p.m. on weekends and stats was a big win for Coun. Gord Lovegrove.
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A June 6 letter from the Canadian Home Builders害羞草研究所� Association Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO) to the city pointed out that construction projects have tight deadlines, and delays could impact completion dates and increase costs.
Coun. Maxine DeHart pointed out there are bad actors in any industry that don害羞草研究所檛 follow the rules.
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Staff also has the authority to grant variances to the bylaw where appropriate, such as during extreme heat events.
