(A) In order to control unnecessary, excessive and annoying noise in the town, it is declared to be the policy of the town to prohibit the noise generated from or by all sources as specified in this chapter. It is the policy of the town to maintain quiet in those areas which exhibit low noise levels and to implement programs aimed at reducing noise in those areas within the town where noise levels are above acceptable values.
(B) It is determined that certain noise levels are detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety, and are contrary to public interest. Therefore, the town does ordain and declare that creating, maintaining, causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any noise in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, is a public nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 8.16.010) (Ord. 481, passed - -1981)