This chapter shall be referred to as the "Town of Newfane Noise
Ordinance."
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the
meanings indicated:
PERSON
Includes natural persons, incorporations, partnerships, associations,
joint-stock companies, societies and any other entities capable of
being sued.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made
or continue any unnecessary or unusual noise which would either annoy,
injure or endanger the comfort, quiet, health or safety of others,
whether in the operation of any machine or the exercise of any trade
or calling, or otherwise any noise which either annoys, injures or
endangers the comfort, quiet, health or safety of others, unless the
same shall be necessary for the protection or preservation of property
or for the health, safety or life of some person or as a necessary
part of a lawful business during normal working hours.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or maintain in
any home, building or on any premises, automobile, motortruck or other
motor vehicle any device or loudspeaker, mechanical or otherwise,
or any other device of any kind or nature where the sound therefrom
causes annoyance or injury or shall endanger the comfort, quiet, health
or safety of others or which is maintained for advertising purposes
to attract the general public or which is so positioned or so operated
that it constitutes an inconvenience or other distraction or annoyance
for travelers upon any public highway or public place or for persons
in any neighboring premises.
The use of loudspeakers to advertise newsworthy items, matters
of public concern or athletic activities shall not be deemed a violation
of this chapter, provided that a permit is obtained from the Town
Clerk's office setting forth the dates, times and public purpose
for which said permit is desired.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less
than $25 nor more than $50 or by imprisonment for not more than 15
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day on which such
violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.