Noise By-Law Review - Community Input Survey

The Township of Lanark Highlands is reviewing its Noise By-law as part of a broader review of municipal by-law enforcement. This review will assess clarity, enforceability, and whether the current approach reflects community expectations. Your feedback will help inform Council’s decision, along with legal advice and what the Township is permitted to regulate.

This survey will remain open until midnight on March 27, 2026.

1.What is your relationship to the Township of Lanark Highlands

Full-time resident

Seasonal resident

Non-resident property owner

Other (please specify)

2.In which Ward is your property located?

Ward 1 ( French Line, Brightside, Poland, Clyde Forks)

Ward 2 (White Lake, Tatlock)

Ward 3 (Hopetown, Middleville, Watson's Corners, Patterson Lake)

Ward 4 (Lanark, Clydesville, Pine Grove)

Ward 5 (McDonald's Corners, Elphin, Dalhousie Lake)

Not sure

3.In the past 2 years, have you experienced noise that negatively impacted your enjoyment of your property?

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

5.Noise is most concerning to you when it occurs:

6.In your opinion noise is most problematic when it is:

Brief and occasional

Repeated throughout the day

Sustained for extended periods

Duration in not the main concern

7.The current Noise By-law (By-law 2000-113) is:

Clear and understandable

Somewhat clear

Difficult to understand

I am not familiar with it

8.Under the current by-law, a person who is disturbed by noise may be required to start enforcement through the court process. In your view, enforcement should:

Remain as it is

Allow municipal staff to initiate enforcement where appropriate

Focus primarily on education and voluntary compliance

No change required

Unsure

9.Many normal residential and rural activities generate noise. Which of the following have occurred on your property in the past two years? (Select all that apply)

10.Do you have any additional comments or suggestions regarding the Township's Noise By-law?