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The creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the town is prohibited. Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual is prohibited.
(Ord. passed 8-1-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this subchapter, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:
(A) Radios, phonographs, recorders and the like. The playing of any radio, phonograph, recorders or other musical instruments in such a manner or with such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any business, dwelling or other type of residence;
(B) Blowing horns. 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 unreasonably loud or harsh sound, or the sounding of such a device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time;
(C) Pets. The keeping of any animal or bird, which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity; and
(D) Use of vehicle. The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
(Ord. passed 8-1-1994) Penalty, see § 10.99
WEEDS AND GRASS; ACCUMULATION
OF REFUSE
OF REFUSE
The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other parcel of land within the corporate limits is hereby declared to be dangerous and prejudicial to the public health or safety and to constitute a public nuisance:
(A) The uncontrolled growth of noxious weeds or grass to a height in excess of 24 inches causing or threatening to cause a hazard detrimental to the public health or safety;
(B) Any accumulation of rubbish, trash or junk causing or threatening to cause a fire hazard, or causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water, threatening to cause the inhabitation therein of rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
(C) Any accumulation of animal or vegetable matter that is offensive by virtue of odors or vapors or by the inhabitancy therein of rats, mice, snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial to the public health;
(D) The open storage of any abandoned ice box, refrigerator, stove, glass, building material, building rubbish or similar items; and
(E) Any condition detrimental to the public health which violates the rules and regulations of the county’s Health Department.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
(A) The Town Clerk, upon notice from any person of the possible existence of any of the conditions described in § 91.15 of this chapter, shall cause to be made by the appropriate town official, such investigation as may be necessary to determine whether conditions exist which may constitute a public nuisance as declared in § 91.15 of this chapter.
(B) If it appears that such conditions exist, the Town Clerk shall cause to be delivered or mailed to the owner of the property upon which the conditions exist a notice stating the reasons why the conditions may constitute a violation. The owner or any party in interest shall have the right to contest the violation within 15 days after receiving notice if he or she gives notice to the Town Clerk that they want to appear before the Town Board at its next regular scheduled meeting and give evidence relevant to the matter.
(C) If a determination is made by the Town Clerk or Town Board of Commissioners that such conditions constituting a public nuisance exist, the Town Clerk shall notify, in writing, the owner of the premises in question of the conditions constituting such public nuisance and shall order the prompt abatement thereof within 15 days from the receipt of such written notice.
(Ord. passed 9-11-1995)
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