(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to create or assist in creating any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the town. Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the public health, welfare and peace is hereby prohibited.
(B) The following acts, among others, are hereby declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1) The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle, except as a danger signal, so as to create any unreasonable loud or harsh sound, or the sounding of such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
(2) The playing of any radio, phonograph or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.
(3) The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
(4) The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler, except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of danger.
(5) The conducting, operating, or maintaining of any garage or service station in any residential area so as to cause loud or offensive noises to be emitted therefrom between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays or on Sundays.
(6) The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning or court while the same are in session, or within 150 feet of any hospital, which unreasonably and unneces-sarily interferes with the working of such institutions, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets indicating that such area is a school, court or hospital area.
(7) The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety and then only with a permit from the Building Inspector, which permit may be renewed for a period of three days or less while the emergency continues.
(8) The shouting and crying of peddlers, barkers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 503, passed 7-11-77; Am. Ord. passed 4-8-96; Am. Ord., passed 11-9-15; Am. Ord. passed 4-11-22) Penalty, see §
91.99