[Amended 8-11-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-07]
A.
The creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary
noise in the Town is hereby prohibited, particularly between the hours
of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Noises of such character, intensity and
duration as are reasonably calculated to be detrimental to the life
or health of any ordinary, reasonable person are hereby prohibited.
B.
The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, excessive,
or disturbing noises in violation of this section, but such acts shall
not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1)
Blowing horns. The sounding or blowing of any horn or signal device
on any automobile, motorcycle, motor bus or other vehicle, except
as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out
of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal; the creation
by means of any signal device of any loud or harsh noise and the sounding
of such device for any unnecessary period of time.
(2)
Radios, phonographs, television, etc. The playing of a radio, hi-fi,
stereo set, phonograph, piccolo, television or any musical instrument
in such manner or with such volume as to annoy or disturb any person,
or the playing of such instrument in such manner as to annoy or disturb
the quiet, comfort or repose of any person.
(3)
Pets. The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent
or long continuous noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any
person in the vicinity.
(4)
Use of vehicle. The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle
so out of repair, so loaded, or used or repaired in such manner as
to create loud or unnecessary noises, particularly grating, grinding,
rattling, riveting or other disturbing noises.
(5)
Exhaust discharge. To discharge into the open air the exhaust from
any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, or motor
vehicle except through a muffler or other device which will effectively
prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
(6)
Devices using compressed air. The use of any mechanical device operated
by compressed air, unless the noise created thereby is effectively
muffled and reduced.
(7)
Building operations. The erection (including excavation), demolition,
alteration or repair of any building in a residential or business
district, except in cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public
safety, and then only with a permit from the Planning Official.
(8)
Noises near schools, churches, etc. The creation of any excessive
noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning,
library, or court, while the same is in session, or adjacent to any
church during church services, which interfere with the work or worship
in any such place or institution; provided that signs shall be displayed
in or near such streets, indicating that the same is a school, church
library, or court.
(9)
Loading and unloading operations. The creation of loud and excessive
noises in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle, railway
car, or opening and destroying bales, boxes, crates and containers.
(10)
Hawking, peddling or soliciting. Shouting, loud talking, crying
or soliciting by peddlers, hawkers, solicitors and vendors which disturbs
the quiet and peace of the neighborhood, or any person therein.
(11)
Noises to attract attention. The use of any drum, noise makers
or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention
to any performance or event, show, sale or display or advertisement
of merchandise, by the creation of noise.
(12)
Loudspeakers or amplifiers on vehicles. The use of any mechanical
loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks or other vehicles for advertising
or other purposes.
(13)
Business noises at night near residences. The operation of any
garage, service station, auto repair business, taxi cab business,
plant, store, factory or other place of business in such manner as
to create loud and disturbing noises, of such frequency or such volume
as to annoy and disturb the quiet and comfort of any citizen and particularly
the creating of disturbing noises of such frequency and volume as
to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, peace or repose of any person.
(14)
Blowers, mowers and powered yard equipment. The operation of
any noise-creating fixed or portable blower, chainsaw or power fan
or any internal combustion engine in residential areas. The operation
of such devices which cause noise due to the explosion of operating
gases or fluids is prohibited at all times, unless such blower, fan
or device is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden such
noise. Use of such equipment in commercial areas shall be subject
to the noise limits of this section for those areas. Use of such equipment
on golf courses located in residential areas shall be subject to the
noise limits of this section for those areas.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]