(a) Objective. Development or use of land in the Village of Mount Gilead should not produce disruptive or objectionable noise on a regular or periodic basis.
(b) Standards.
(1) Excessive noise between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. shall be required to be muffled so as not to be objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, shrillness, or volume.
(2) Exclusions. These levels shall not apply to intermittent noise emitted by or related to:
A. Natural phenomena.
B. Church bells rung as part of any official church ceremony or service, and tower clock bells.
C. Any siren, whistle, or bell lawfully used by emergency vehicles or any other alarm systems used in any emergency situation.
D. Warning devices required by OSHA or other State or Federal safety regulations.
E. Noise from domestic power equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn and yard tools or similar devices operated during daytime hours.
F. Felling trees and removing logs, during daytime hours.
G. Noise generated by any construction or demolition equipment which is operated during daytime hours. Emergency construction or repair work by public utilities at any hour shall also be exempted.
H. Noise created by refuse and solid waste collection, provided that the activity is conducted during daytime hours.
I. Noise created by any recreational activities which are permitted by law and/or for which a license or permit has been granted by the Village, including, but not limited to, parades, sporting events, concerts, and firework displays.
(Ord. 1721. Passed 6-22-15.)