Township of Lower Frederick, PA Article II Declaration of Findings; Policy; Scope

§ 95-2 Declaration of findings and policy.

A. Whereas excessive sound is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare, safety, and the quality of life; and

B. Whereas a substantial body of science and technology exists by which excessive sound and vibration may be substantially abated; and

C. Whereas the people have a right to and should be ensured an environment free from excessive sound that may jeopardize their health or welfare or safety or degrade the quality of life;

D. Now, therefore, it is the policy of the Township of Lower Frederick to prevent excessive sound and vibration which may jeopardize the health and welfare or safety of its citizens or degrade the quality of life.

§ 95-3 Scope.

This chapter shall apply to the control of all sound originating within the limits of the Township of Lower Frederick. This chapter does not prohibit or permit any activities or uses. This chapter regulates sound levels.

A. This chapter applies to sound from the following property categories:

(1) Industrial facilities;

(2) Commercial facilities;

(3) Public service facilities;

(4) Community service facilities;

(5) Residential properties;

(6) Multi-use properties;

(7) Public and private rights-of-way;

(8) Public spaces; and

(9) Multi-dwelling-unit buildings.

B. This chapter applies to sound received at the following property categories:

(1) Commercial facilities;

(2) Public service facilities;

(3) Community service facilities;

(4) Residential properties;

(5) Multi-use properties; and

(6) Multi-dwelling-unit buildings.

C. Sound from stationary emergency signaling devices shall be regulated in accordance with § 95-15G below.