[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee (now Township Council) of the Township of River Vale as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Loud and boisterous conduct at garage sales — See Ch. 123, § 123-5.
[Adopted 12-11-1950 (Ch. 48 of the 1967 Code)]
It shall be unlawful to make, create, cause, suffer, encourage or permit to be made any unnecessary, loud, prolonged or disturbing noise within the limits of the Township of River Vale.
The following are declared to be unnecessary and disturbing noises and a violation of this article, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
A. 
The sounding of any horn or signal device on any premises, within any building or on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle, except as a necessary warning or danger signal.
B. 
The playing of any radio, phonograph, musical or other instrument or device, or the using of a loudspeaker or similar device, in such manner and of such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, residence, tavern, store or other building or upon other properties.
[Amended 4-9-1970]
C. 
The use of any drum, band, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any rally, performance, show, carnival, fair, or the sale of either real or personal property, except when permission has been granted by the Township Council or some authorized person or committee acting under its authority. This shall not be construed to prevent or limit religious, nonsubversive political or patriotic activities, if conducted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except insofar as the same may be limited by Subdivision G hereof.
D. 
The use, operation or running of any automobile, motorcycle, mechanical equipment or vehicle so out of repair or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise, whether upon the streets or highways or adjacent thereto.
E. 
The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any boiler, except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work, or as a warning or danger signal.
F. 
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any motor vehicle or engine, except through a muffler which effectively prevents loud, explosive noises therefrom, or discharging any pistol, gun, firearm, weapon or explosive. This subsection shall not prohibit persons duly licensed from hunting during the open seasons upon unposted lands, where permitted by the owners of posted lands, or elsewhere within the Township of River Vale not limited or restricted against hunting during hunting seasons; nor shall it prevent patriotic observances under proper municipal control.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 108, Firearms.
G. 
The creation of any excessive or unnecessary noise on any street, or grounds adjacent thereto, within 200 feet of any school, place of worship, public meeting or court while the same is in session or any hospital, rest home or sanatorium at any time, which interferes with the orderly, quiet and effective conduct and operation of the same.
H. 
Construction activities shall be prohibited during certain hours in accordance with § 90-5 of the Code.
[Amended 12-21-1993 by Ord. No. 0-21-93]
I. 
The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 174, Peddling and Soliciting.
J. 
The keeping or having in possession of any animal or bird which emits or issues any noise, bark, bray, bellow, cry or sound that disturbs the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 61, Animals.
K. 
The idling or standing of any motor vehicle, refrigeration trailer or other mobile compressor for the purpose of picking up or delivering goods for resale within the Township of River Vale between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
[Added 12-20-1979 by Ord. No. 0-29-79]
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, § 1-14, in the discretion of the Judge or Municipal Court before whom or which such conviction shall be had.
[Adopted 5-9-2005 by Ord. No. 114-2005]
A. 
Commercial use of power tools or landscaping and yard maintenance and motorized construction equipment is permitted in the Township of River Vale in all residential and commercial zones during the following times only:
(1) 
From Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.;
(2) 
On Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and
(3) 
Such operation is prohibited entirely on Sundays and state and federal designated holidays.
B. 
This article shall not apply to power machinery used for ice or snow removal or residential trash removal.
In case of urgent necessity or in the interest of public health or safety, the Superintendent of Pubic works or the Chief of Police may grant a permit for excavation, demolition, construction, repair or alteration work for a period not to exceed three days, by the terms of which permit such work may be carried on during otherwise prohibited hours.
It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others or to create any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise of such character, intensity or duration as is detrimental to the life or health of any individual or persons within the limits of the Township of River Vale.
Noise caused in the performance of emergency work for the immediate safety, health or welfare of the community to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity shall not be subject to the provisions of this article. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit law enforcement, ambulance, fire or other emergency personnel to make excessive noise in the performance of their duties when such noise is clearly unnecessary.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Police Department of the Township of River Vale to enforce the provisions of this article.
Any person, as defined in this article, who shall be found guilty of violating any provision of this article shall, for each offense, be fined a sum of not more than $500 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the court hearing the complaint. Each day of such violation's continuance shall be considered a separate offense and shall be separately punishable.
The operation or maintenance of any source in violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed and is declared to be a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction or in any manner available for the abatement of public nuisances.