Montreal Set to Revise Bylaw to Shield Venues Against Noise Complaints

September 25, 2024 TruthUSA

The City of Montreal is vowing to swiftly amend a bylaw to safeguard entertainment venues and bars from noise complaints, following a court ruling that instructed a cherished music hall to lower its volume.

In a verdict issued on Monday, the Court of Appeal mandated La Tulipe—a venue with a history spanning over a century—to cease producing audible noise from its audio equipment.

After losing the legal battle initiated by a noise-sensitive neighbor, La Tulipe declared on Tuesday that it would cease operations immediately.

This announcement came as a shock to residents of Montreal, who feared that many other venues throughout the city would also face closure due to similar court orders.

In response, Luc Rabouin, the mayor of the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough, announced that the city will convene an emergency session on Thursday to exempt music halls, bars, and restaurants from a noise regulation bylaw.

The property next to La Tulipe was formerly a warehouse prior to 2016, and the city acknowledges that it erroneously issued a permit to the new owner to convert the commercial space into residential units.