Section
Unreasonably Loud, Disturbing Sound Levels; Noise Regulations
96.01 Unlawful acts
96.02 Activities unlawful
96.03 Permit
Abandoned Vehicles
96.15 Definitions
96.16 Administration and enforcement procedures
96.17 Abandoned vehicle unlawful; removal authorized
96.18 Nuisance vehicle unlawful; removal authorized
96.19 Junked motor vehicle regulated; removal authorized
96.20 Removal of abandoned, nuisance or junked motor vehicles; pre-towing notice requirements
96.21 Exceptions to prior notice requirements
96.22 Removal of vehicles; post-towing notice requirements
96.23 Right to probable cause hearing before sale or final disposition of vehicle
96.24 Redemption of vehicle during proceedings
96.25 Sale and disposition of unclaimed vehicles
96.26 Conditions on removal of vehicles from private property
96.27 Protection against criminal or civil liability
96.28 Exceptions
96.29 Unlawful removal of impounded vehicles
96.99 Penalty
UNREASONABLY LOUD, DISTURBING SOUND LEVELS; NOISE REGULATIONS
The following activities, among others, are hereby declared to be unreasonably loud, disturbing sound levels, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(A) The playing of any musical instrument or electronic sound amplification equipment in such manner or with such volume, particularly during hours (but not limited thereto) between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., such that a reasonably prudent person would recognize as likely to unreasonably disturb persons in the vicinity;
(B) The keeping of any animal or bird which makes frequent or long continued sounds, such that a reasonably prudent person would recognize as likely to unreasonably disturb persons in the vicinity;
(C) The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded, or in such manner as to create unreasonably loud, disturbing sounds;
(D) The operating of any garage or service station or other business establishment in any residential area so as to cause unreasonably loud, disturbing sounds to be emitted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any day;
(E) The creation of unreasonably loud, disturbing sound levels adjacent to any school, educational facility or church during normal operating hours, which a reasonably prudent person would recognize as likely to unreasonably interfere with the working of such institutions, provided conspicuous signs are displayed indicating that such area is a school, educational facility or church area;
(F) The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day, except in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety, and then only under the direction of an appropriate town official; and
(G) The use of any electronic sound amplification equipment for advertising or solicitation purposes, except with an appropriate permit.
(Ord. passed 1-13-1992)
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