"Disturbing the peace" within the meaning of this chapter shall
constitute the making, causing or permitting to be made or caused to be made
anywhere within the Township of Montgomery of any loud, boisterous or unseemly
noise or unnecessary noises, clamor, din or other sounds tending to disturb
the peace and quiet of the community, and the carrying on of any business,
trade, transportation, recreation or amusement at any time, in any place or
in any manner which causes any unnecessary noise or disturbances, and all
such noises and disturbances are hereby prohibited.
All noises or other sounds shall be considered to be unnecessary
and to constitute disturbing the peace even though they are not louder than
customary and are unavoidable sounds or noises attendant upon the operation
or performance of business, trade, transportation, recreation or amusement,
if they are made between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. prevailing
local time, in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50
yards from the building, structure, vehicle or area from which the sound or
sounds are emanating.
Except in cases of emergency, no person shall carry on an activity
at any time or in any manner which causes unnecessary annoyance or disturbs
the peace and quiet of the immediate neighborhood.
The following are electronic equipment violations: the
operation of any radios, televisions, stereo equipment, amplification equipment,
public address systems, electronic microphone or electronic amplification
system, or other electronic or mechanical equipment, or the singing, shouting
or playing of musical instruments, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. prevailing local time, in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a
distance of 50 yards from the building, structure, vehicle or area from which
the sound or sounds are emanating.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to equipment
being utilized for agricultural purposes.
Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter shall be
liable to a fine not to exceed $500, such fine or penalty to be collected
as fines or penalties are now collectible by law.