At the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2026. Building Development Services presented draft amendments to Sign Bylaw 156-2004 and proposed a new Noise Bylaw. Municipal Council recommended that Building Development Services conduct further consultation with stakeholders before these changes are finalized.
Noise By-law
The key amendments are:
Introducing new definitions and stricter standards to reflect modern urban noise environments
Introduce daytime and nighttime numerical limits (decibels) to measure amplified sound from point of reception
New amendments recognizing diverse religions ensuring that calls to prayer, drumming or other religious sounds are treated equally under exemptions
Introduce a more streamlined exemption permit process with the ability to revoke permits and impose conditions, like a noise mitigation plan when necessary
Sign By-law
The key by-law amendments are:
Prohibiting and restricting signs and enforcing minimum setbacks in residential areas to protect neighbourhood character and reduce light pollution
Regulations to limit brightness levels and messaging duration on illuminated/flashing signs
Portable signs will require a permit to address visual clutter and safety
A comprehensive review of the by-law to address general changes, remove obsolete regulations and update minor variance procedures
Your feedback is an essential part of this review process. Please review the attached document and submit your comments no later than June 5th, 2026.
Submissions can be done through the comment tool below, or be emailed to CKbes@chatham-kent.ca or directed to the Building Development Services office located at 315 King St. W., PO Box 640 Chatham, ON N7M 5K8.
At the Municipal Council meeting on April 13, 2026. Building Development Services presented draft amendments to Sign Bylaw 156-2004 and proposed a new Noise Bylaw. Municipal Council recommended that Building Development Services conduct further consultation with stakeholders before these changes are finalized.
Noise By-law
The key amendments are:
Introducing new definitions and stricter standards to reflect modern urban noise environments
Introduce daytime and nighttime numerical limits (decibels) to measure amplified sound from point of reception
New amendments recognizing diverse religions ensuring that calls to prayer, drumming or other religious sounds are treated equally under exemptions
Introduce a more streamlined exemption permit process with the ability to revoke permits and impose conditions, like a noise mitigation plan when necessary
Sign By-law
The key by-law amendments are:
Prohibiting and restricting signs and enforcing minimum setbacks in residential areas to protect neighbourhood character and reduce light pollution
Regulations to limit brightness levels and messaging duration on illuminated/flashing signs
Portable signs will require a permit to address visual clutter and safety
A comprehensive review of the by-law to address general changes, remove obsolete regulations and update minor variance procedures
Your feedback is an essential part of this review process. Please review the attached document and submit your comments no later than June 5th, 2026.
Submissions can be done through the comment tool below, or be emailed to CKbes@chatham-kent.ca or directed to the Building Development Services office located at 315 King St. W., PO Box 640 Chatham, ON N7M 5K8.
