[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Washington 7-13-1955. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the
creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise
in the township is prohibited. Noise of such character, intensity
and duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual
is prohibited.
A.
The following acts, among others, are declared to
be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter,
but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1)
The use of any automobile, motorcycle, streetcar or
vehicle so out of repair or so loaded or by racing the motor thereof
in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding,
rattling or other noise.
(2)
The making of unnecessary noise in the handling of
ash, trash and garbage cans, either in loading or unloading, and whether
full or empty.
(3)
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of
any motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorboat engine, except through
a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive
noises therefrom.
(4)
The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed
air unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled and reduced.
(5)
The creation of any excessive noise on any street
adjacent to any school, institution of learning or court, while the
same is in session, which unreasonably interferes with the workings
of such institution.
(6)
The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection
with the loading or unloading of any vehicle or the opening and destruction
of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
(7)
The sounding of any bell or gong attached to any building
or premises which disturbs the quiet or repose of persons in the vicinity
thereof.
(8)
The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors
which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
[Amended 11-8-1978]
Any person or persons found guilty of a violation
of this chapter shall be fined a sum not exceeding $500 or imprisoned
in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the
discretion of the Judge.
