As Whistler council ponders changing construction start times to 7 a.m., the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is seeking feedback from residents and industry on permitted times for construction in residential zones.
A survey is now live at whistler.ca/constructionnoise until 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1.
“We are eager to receive input regarding the proposed Noise Bylaw and if it is consistent with the public’s expectations,” Mayor Jack Crompton said in a release. “It’s important that we continue to check in to ensure our bylaws are reflective of community need and amend them when they are not working for us.”
Construction noise is currently permitted between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in residential areas, seven days a week.
Council’s consideration for a 7 a.m. start came after a request from the Sea to Sky branch of the Canadian Home Builders Association, which noted in an Aug. 23 letter to council that the start time in many neighbouring municipalities is 7 a.m.
At its Sept. 7 meeting, council directed staff to consider seasonal changes to the start time for construction noise, and return to council at a future meeting for further consideration of the noise bylaw.
If Whistlerites support changing the construction start times, the preferred options will be presented to Council for consideration at a meeting in November.
