The making and creating of disturbing, excessive, or offensive noises
within the jurisdictional limits of the Village is a condition which has persisted,
and the level and frequency of occurrences of such noises continues to increase.
These noise levels are a detriment to the public health, comfort, convenience,
safety, and welfare of the citizens. Every person is entitled to an environment
in which disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise is not detrimental to his
or her life, health, or enjoyment of property. The chapter is to be construed
liberally, but it is not intended to be construed so as to discourage the
enjoyment by residents of normal, reasonable and usual activities.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following acts:
A. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons
to the existence of an emergency;
B. Noise from municipally sponsored celebrations or events;
C. Noise from individually sponsored events where a permit
for public assembly or other relevant permission has been obtained from the
City/Village Clerk;
D. The operation or use of any organ, radio, bell, chimes
or other instrument, apparatus, or device by any church, synagogue, or school
licensed or chartered by the State of New York, provided such operation or
use does not occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.;
E. Noise generated by the installation and maintenance of
utilities.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty
of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $250 for each
offense. The Village may also seek injunctive relief to prevent the continued
violation of this chapter.