(A) Sound amplification systems.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sound amplification system within the town at any time in such a manner or with such volume that it is plainly audible or causes a person to be aware of vibration accompanying the sound at a distance of 75 feet or more in any direction from the operator or from any property line where the system is being used.
(2) If the sound amplification system is used in the normal course of business for a commercial establishment, the sound from the system may exceed limits set forth above between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(B) Motor vehicles.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle which shall not at all times be equipped with a muffler upon the exhaust thereof in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of the town to repair, rebuild or test any motor vehicle between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that a reasonable person of normal sensory perception is caused discomfort or annoyance.
(3) It shall be unlawful for any person within the town to use compression braking (e.g., "Jake" brakes) at any time. It shall also be unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in such a manner as to cause the tires to squeal or screech upon acceleration.
(C) Construction activity. It is unlawful to engage in any construction activity between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that a reasonable person of normal sensory perception would be caused annoyance or discomfort.
(Ord. 05-18, passed 10-18-2005) Penalty, see § 93.99