§ 11-32. Noises prohibited; nuisances.

(a)

General prohibitions. It shall be unlawful to create, cause, or allow the continuance of any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unusual, frightening or unnecessary noise, particularly during nighttime, which seriously interferes with neighboring residents' reasonable use of their properties. Such noise may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1)

Yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing. Yelling, shouting, whistling, or singing on the public streets or private property at nighttime.

(2)

Noisy parties. Congregating because of, or participating in any part of, gathering of people, during nighttime.

(3)

Loading operations. Loading, unloading, opening or otherwise handling boxes, crates, containers, garbage cans, or other similar objects during nighttime.

(4)

Repair of motor vehicles. The repair, rebuilding, or testing of any motor vehicle during nighttime.

(5)

Radio, phonograph, television, or musical instrument. The playing of any radio, phonograph, musical instrument, television, or any such device, particularly during nighttime.

(b)

Specific prohibitions. The following acts are prohibited and shall be considered nuisance acts:

(1)

Horns and signaling devices. The intentional sounding of any horn or signaling device of a motor vehicle on any street or public place continuously or intermittently, except as a danger or emergency warning.

(2)

Motor vehicles. Operating or permitting the operation of any motor vehicle or motorcycle not equipped with a muffler or other device in good working order so as to effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

(3)

Exterior loud speakers. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanical device or loudspeaker, without permit to do so, in a fixed or movable position exterior to any building, or any motor vehicle.

(4)

Amplified sound. The use or operation of any radio, loud speaker, or any other instrument, or sound amplifying devices within a building or on a motor vehicle in a manner that disrupts or interferes unnecessarily with an individual's enjoyment of their property. The town council, however, may permit musical programs, speeches, or general entertainment as exception to this provision for limited time periods.

(5)

Power equipment. Operating or permitting the operation of any power saw, sander, drill, grinder, leaf blower, lawn mower, street sweeper or other garden equipment, or tools of a similar nature, outdoors, during nighttime.

(6)

Explosives. The use or firing of explosives, firearms, fireworks, or similar device which create impulsive sounds.

(7)

Security alarms. The sounding of a security alarm, for more than twenty (20) minutes after being notified by law enforcement personnel.

(Ord. of 4-12-94(1))