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Music on Patios
Amplified sound is permitted on commercial patios throughout the City of London. Regulations have been placed on how loud and how late amplified entertainment is permitted.
How to Obtain a Temporary Sound Permit
A temporary sound permit application may be made for sound coming from a construction site, a community event, an outdoor patio or live speech. Review the appropriate application below to identify the required documentation and submit the application package to the City of London Parking Services and Compliance Office.
FORMS:
Amplified Live Speech Application Form
Construction or Community Event Application Form
Sound By-Law
Amplified Sound – television – stereo – speakers – amplifiers – any time
(b) the sound created by any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound, including but not limited to a radio, television, amplifier, loud speaker, public address system, sound equipment, that is clearly audible at a Point of Reception in a Residential Area at any time;
4.1(1) Any person may submit an application for a temporary noise permit for Construction or for a Community Event (Class 2) or Amplified Live Speech.
Terms
(i) subject to subsection (ii), the volume of amplified sound that may be made shall not exceed a sound pressure of at most 90 decibels at a point of reception determined by the Director, Municipal Compliance;
(ii) the volume of amplified sound that may be made from an outdoor patio shall not exceed a sound pressure of at most 70 decibels at a point of reception determined by the Director, Municipal Compliance; and
(iii) the times during which sound may be made shall be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. at the earliest and 12:00 midnight at the latest.
For more information:
Please refer to the City of London Sound By-law
Sound Notes
The City of London recognizes that at certain times, sound can negatively impact our quality of life and disturb household activities. When Municipal Law Enforcement Services becomes involved, we hope that a resolution may be achieved which is satisfactory to all parties.
Occupant sound complaints
London Police Services and the City of London Municipal Compliance Office partner to address concerns regarding sound generated by occupants on a premise (parties and loud music for example). To register a complaint please contact the police non-emergency line at 519-661-5670. Police will triage the call and either attend themselves or refer the matter to the City for response.