All uses shall comply with the following noise standards.
(a) A sound-level meter shall be used to measure decibel level.
(b) Noise levels shall be measured at the lot line.
(c) No use shall emit noise which exceeds the decibel limits set forth in Table 1133-1.
Table 1133-1: Maximum Noise Levels | ||
Use Occupancy Category | Time | Sound Level Limit dB(A) |
Residential | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 50 |
10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 45 | |
Commercial, Business, Institutional | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 65 |
10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 55 | |
Manufacturing, Industrial, Agricultural | At all times | 75 |
(d) The levels specified in Table 1133-1 above may be exceeded by ten (10) dB(A) for a single period, no longer than fifteen (15) minutes in any one day.
(e) Any amplified sound equipment shall be mounted so as to direct sounds inward from properties, rather than outward towards property boundaries. Amplified sounds shall not be allowed to cross property lines unless a temporary use permit has been issued for that purpose in connection with a special event.
(f) Exclusions. This section shall not apply to:
(1) Agricultural operations utilizing equipment with normal silencing devices, home lawn maintenance machines and snow blowers that meet their respective product requirements;
(2) The emission of sound for the purposes of alerting persons of an emergency or emergency vehicle, construction or demolition activity, and the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work;
(3) Noises resulting from authorized public activities such as parades, fireworks, sports events, musical productions and other activities which have the approval of the department who has been authorized this responsibility by Village Council; and
(4) Noises resulting from sports events authorized by the Board of Education, or private schools.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)