The provisions of this Article
II complement and supplement the other provisions of this chapter and shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with and in addition to and not in lieu of those other provisions. The provisions of this article shall not be interpreted to prevent the issuance of permits that will authorize particular sound sources.
It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise, promote or
sell anything by shouting or crying out about his wares, or by blowing
a horn, ringing a bell or using any other noise device to attract
public attention to his goods, wares and merchandise, within any area
of the Village zoned for residential uses. The provisions of this
section shall not be construed to prohibit the selling by outcry of
merchandise, food and beverages at licensed sporting events, parades,
fairs, circuses and other similar licensed public entertainment events.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or repair any
machinery, motor vehicle, construction equipment or other equipment,
pump, fan, air-conditioning apparatus or similar mechanical device
or to engage in any commercial or industrial activity in any manner
so as to create unreasonable noise as defined in this chapter. In
making such determination with respect to the matters governed by
this section, additional factors to be considered shall include:
A. The necessity of the work being done.
B. The ability of the creator of the noise to minimize or reduce the
amount of noise created or to otherwise minimize its adverse effects.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or continue or cause
to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or
sound which shall exceed the permitted noise levels specified in this
chapter. Any designated official of the Village may issue a verbal
warning that the violation exists and of the penalties that may ensue.
This chapter shall not apply to fire horns or other alarms authorized
by the Fire Department or Police Department and operated in accord
with that authorization.