(a) No person shall generate or permit to be generated noise or loud sound from any source, for an unnecessary or unreasonable length of time, which is plainly audible and likely to cause inconvenience or annoyance to persons of ordinary sensibilities. It is prima facie unlawful for a person to generate or permit to be generated sound as described above in the following circumstances:
(1) On all property between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, in all zoning districts as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance of the Village, regardless of any existing nonconforming use or variance, where the sound is plainly audible;
(2) On a street, highway or in the public right-of-way where the sound is plainly audible.
(b) As used in this section, "plainly audible" means any sound produced that can be clearly heard by a person using his normal hearing faculties, at a distance of 50 feet or more from the source of the noise or loud sound.
(c) No person, being the owner, or person in possession of a premises or person in control of the premises by reason of employment, agency or otherwise whether such ownership, possession or control is exclusive or joint, shall permit a violation of this section.
(d) Any and all complaints under this section shall be made in writing and signed by the complainant or a law enforcement officer.
(e) Any law enforcement officer or person who hears a sound that is plainly audible as defined herein shall be entitled to measure the sound according to the following standards:
(1) The primary means of detection shall be by means of the officer's or person's ordinary auditory senses, so long as the officer's or person's hearing is not enhanced by any mechanical device, such as a microphone or hearing aid;
(2) The officer or person must be able to reasonably identify the source that is producing the sound so that the officer or person can readily identify the offending person and the distance involved; and
(3) The officer or person need not determine the particular words or phrases being produced or the name of any song or artist producing the sound. The detection of a rhythmic bass reverberating type sound is sufficient to constitute plainly audible sound.
(f) Exemptions to section (a) include the following:
(1) Sound emanating from scheduled events conducted, sponsored or permitted by the Village or schools;
(2) Construction operations occurring between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., provided that all equipment is operated within the manufacturer's specifications and/or with all standard manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;
(3) Construction operations conducted by the Village as approved by the Village Administrator and/or Village Council;
(4) The loading and/or unloading of waste receptacles between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
(5) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any law enforcement motor vehicle equipped with any communication device in the performance of law enforcement duties or to any emergency vehicle equipped with any communication device necessary in the performance of any emergency procedures. Furthermore, the provisions of this section do not apply to the noise made by a horn, siren or other warning device required or permitted by state law.
(6) Noise of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure valves, the Village clock tower and church bells;
(7) Persons in possession of a current parade permit are exempt from the provisions of this subsection.
(8) Home maintenance equipment to include, but not limited to, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, air compressors, chain saws, and other similar equipment for home use. The exclusion for such equipment is limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(9) Noise of emergency work authorized by the Village.
(10) Village sponsored event in a Village Park.
(g) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever violates this section is guilty of generating unreasonable noise, a minor misdemeanor. If within 12 months of the offense, the offender has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one violation of this section, whoever violates this section is guilty of a fourth degree misdemeanor. If within 12 months of the offense, the offender has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to two or more violations of this section, whoever violates this section is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor.
(Ord. 11-17. Passed 5-2-17.)