Introduction
The Township of Lanark Highlands is reviewing its Noise By-law as part of a broader review of municipal by-law enforcement. This review is intended to improve clarity, assess enforceability, and ensure the by-law reflects current community expectations, within the limits of the Township’s legislative authority.
A staff report outlining the scope of this review and Council’s direction can be viewed here: COR-2025-43 Initiation of Enforcement By-law and Policy Review.
Residents and property owners are invited to complete a short survey to help Council better understand noise-related concerns across the Township and identify areas where the by-law may benefit from clarification or updates.
Take the Survey
Survey open: February 27, 2026 to March 27, 2026 (4 weeks)
Paper Copies Available
Paper copies of the survey are available at the Municipal Office:
Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office
75 George Street, Lanark, ON
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Completed surveys can be returned to the Municipal Office during regular business hours.
If you require an alternate format, please contact the Township.
Take the Survey
Survey open: February 27, 2026 to March 27, 2026 (4 weeks)
Paper Copies Available
Paper copies of the survey are available at the Municipal Office:
Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office
75 George Street, Lanark, ON
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Completed surveys can be returned to the Municipal Office during regular business hours.
If you require an alternate format, please contact the Township.
FAQs
The current By-Law To Prohibit or Regulate Noise (By-Law No. 2000-113) sets out general rules and examples of noise that may disturb others. It also operates under a complaint-based enforcement model. Under the current wording, the person who is disturbed by the noise is responsible for starting enforcement by laying a charge through the Provincial Offences Act, in co-operation with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
This review will help Council consider whether updates are needed to improve clarity, consistency, and the overall approach to noise concerns.
Get In Touch
Township of Lanark Highlands
75 George Street
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Nicole Guthrie, Clerk
Phone: 613-259-2398 ext. 231
Email:
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Lifecycle
Prepare
Develop survey for the by-law review
Public Survey Opens
February 27, 2026
Online survey launches. Engagement begins.
Public Survey Closes
March 27, 2026
The survey closes
Analysis
The project team will analyze the feedback.
Recommendation Report to Council
A recommendation report presented to Council for consideration.
