The following acts are declared to be unlawful:
(A) Radios, television sets, musical instruments, tape or record players, amplifiers and similar devices. Operating or permitting the use or operation of any such device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. in such a manner as to be plainly audible across property boundaries or through partitions common to two or more persons within a building.
(B) Domestic power tools. Operating or permitting the use or operation of any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, lawnmower, snowblower or similar device used outdoors between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. in such a manner that will disturb or annoy any reasonable person nearby. Snowblowers shall be allowed after 5:00 a.m. to clear newly fallen snow.
(C) Construction. Operating or permitting the operation of any tool or equipment used in construction, drilling or demolition between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such a manner that will disturb or annoy any reasonable person nearby. Between the period of May 1 and September 30, the time allowed to engage in construction activity shall be extended to include 30 minutes after sunset as such is determined by the U.S. Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(D) Horns and signaling devices. Operating a horn or other audible signaling device on any motor vehicle except in an emergency or when required by law.
(E) Participation in noisy parties or gatherings. Participation in any party or gathering between the hours 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. giving rise to noise that is plainly audible across property boundaries or between partitions common to two or more persons within a building.
(F) Animals. Harboring or keeping any animal which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb or annoy any reasonable person nearby.
(Am. Ord. 9-2020, passed 8-10-20)