Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the creation of any unreasonably
loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the Town of Clarkson is prohibited.
Noise of such character, intensity and duration as to be detrimental to the
life or health of any individual is prohibited.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. Funeral processions or use of such devices by a church.
B. The production of music in connection with any parade
authorized under any provision of law.
C. Special events, such as Clarkson Good Neighbor Days,
Summer Concert Series at Hafner Park, annual church festivals and other events,
activities, carnivals, festivals, picnics, fundraisers, block parties, races,
walks or gatherings of individuals that are required to obtain a permit or
authorization from either the Town Board, Town Clerk, Highway Department,
Building Department or the Monroe County Department of Health, so long as
such activities are being conducted according to the terms of the permit or
authorization.
D. The use of amplifiers or other sound-producing instruments
or equipment in connection with any religious or political activity or any
permitted athletic competition or recreational event held on athletic fields
within the Town, so long as the use of said amplifiers or other sound-producing
instruments or equipment are permitted for use on the property.
F. The discharge of firearms for the purposes of hunting
during the hours and locations permitted by state and local law.
G. Other official law enforcement activities.
H. The operation of residential heating or cooling units
installed in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Monroe County Sheriff's Department,
New York State Police or other peace officers.
If any clause, sentence, phrase, paragraph or any part of this chapter
shall for any reason be adjudicated finally by a court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder
of this chapter but shall be confined in its operation and effect to the clause,
sentence, phrase, paragraph or part thereof directly involved in the controversy
or action in which such judgment shall have been rendered. It is hereby declared
to be the legislative intent that the remainder of this chapter would have
been adopted had any such provisions been excluded.