(A) No land or structure, whether located on private or public property, in any zoning district shall be used or occupied in any matter that creates any noise so as to adversely effect the reasonable use or value of the surrounding area or adjoining premises.
(B) The restrictions on noise set forth in division (A) above shall not apply to any of the following noise sources:
(1) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency;
(2) Emergency work to provide electricity, water or other public utilities when public health or safety are involved;
(3) Domestic power tools between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays or Sundays;
(4) Explosives and construction operation;
(5) Agriculture;
(6) Motor vehicles traveling on roads and highways;
(7) Public celebrations, specifically authorized by the township;
(8) Surface carriers engaged in commerce by railroad;
(9) The unamplified human voice; and
(10) Livestock or poultry.
(Ord. 126, passed 3-18-2010)