(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to create or assist in creating, permit, continue or permit the continuance of any unreasonably loud, disturbing noise in the town. Noises of such character, intensity, and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual are prohibited. Unreasonably loud and disturbing noise is limited to noise that is loud, raucous and disturbing and heard upon the public streets, in any public park, in any public building or upon the grounds thereof while in use, in any church or hospital or upon the grounds thereof while in use, upon any public parking lot open to members of the public as invitees or licensees, or in any occupied residential unit which is not the source of the noise or upon the grounds thereof. Factors to consider in determining whether a violation exists include, but are not limited to:
(1) The volume of the noise;
(2) The intensity of the noise;
(3) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(4) Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
(5) The volume and intensity of the background noise, if any;
(6) The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;
(7) The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
(8) The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
(9) The time of the day or night the noise occurs;
(10) The duration of the noise; and
(11) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
(B) Scope. This article shall apply to all sound, vibration, and noise originating within the corporate limits of the Town. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or prevent the town or any person from pursuing any other legal remedies for damages or the abatement of noises in the town.
(Ord. 16-09, passed 5-17-16)