The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(A) The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching or out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any signal device or any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of the device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time;
(B) The use of any gong or siren upon any vehicle, other than police, fire or other emergency vehicle;
(C) The use or operation of any piano, manual or automatic, phonograph, radio, CD, loudspeaker or any other instrument or sound amplifying devices so loudly as to disturb persons in the vicinity thereof, or in a manner as renders the same a public nuisance; provided, however, that upon application to the Town Manager, permits may be granted to responsible organizations to produce programs in music, speeches or general entertainment;
(D) 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;
(E) The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so modified or out of repair, so loaded or in a manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, exhaust noise, rattling or other noises;
(F) The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises;
(G) The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air or gasoline unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled and reduced;
(H) The shouting and crying of peddlers, barkers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood;
(I) The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show, sale or display of merchandise; and
(J) The use of any mechanical loud speakers or amplifiers on trucks or other moving vehicles for advertising purposes or other purpose except where permission is received from the Town Manager.
(1981 Code, Ch. H, Art. II, § 2) (Am. Ord. passed 2-13-2024)