§ 22-2. Particular sounds prohibited.  


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  • The following acts and activities, among others, are hereby declared to be unreasonably loud and disturbing sound levels in violation of section 22-1. This enumeration shall not be construed to be an exclusive list of activities or acts which violate section 22-1:

    (1)

    Operating a truck for refuse collection except on Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., except for refuse collection at public facilities (including public schools). The violator is the operator of the truck, the employer of the operator, and/or the person whom owns the truck used by the operator.

    (2)

    Construction operations, including any building and land disturbing activities except Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Saturday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

    (3)

    Operating electric and gas lawnmowers and other motor-driven domestic tools outdoors except Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Sunday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

    (4)

    It shall be unlawful to operate or allow the operation of any motor vehicle in the town:

    a.

    By spinning tires, racing engines or other operations which create unreasonably loud and disturbing noises.

    b.

    To amplify sound produced by a radio, tape player, compact disc player or other sound-making device or instrument from within the motor vehicle so that the sound is audible from a distance of 50 or more feet from the source of the sound.

    Note: Animal nuisances - see appendix A.

(Ord. No. O-2017-13, 10-9-2017; Ord. No. O-2018-01, 2-12-2018)