(A) Subject to the provisions of this section, the creation of any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise in Kenly is prohibited and unlawful. Noise of the character, intensity, and duration as to be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of any individual is prohibited.
(B) The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud and disturbing noises in violation of this section, but the enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1) The use of any loud, boisterous, or raucous language or shouting so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of any person in the vicinity;
(2) The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle, except as a danger signal or as required by law, so as to create any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; or the sounding of the device for an unreasonable period of time;
(3) The playing of any radio, television set, record player, musical instrument, or sound-producing or sound-amplifying device in the manner or with the volume, particularly, but not limited to 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 of normal sensibilities in any dwelling, motel, hotel, or other type of residence;
(4) The keeping of any animal, except livestock, which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person of normal sensibility in the vicinity; and/or
(5) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle so out of repair, so loaded, or in the manner as to create loud grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise.
(Ord. 122, passed 3-14-1994) Penalty, see § 92.99