Subject to the provisions of this chapter. the creation of any unreasonable, loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in the Town of Sodus is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Sodus 11-24-1969 (Ch. 56 of the 1994 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following acts are declared to be a violation of this chapter, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive; namely:
A.
Any noise or boisterous conduct which unreasonably causes or recklessly creates inconvenience, annoyance or alarm to any individual or individuals in the vicinity.
B.
Noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual in the vicinity.
C.
The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, screeching or other noise, such as racing of engine and/or screeching or squealing of tires.
D.
The use of or exploding of fireworks without a permit. The term "fireworks" as used in this subsection is declared to have the same meaning as the word "fireworks" defined in the Penal Law of New York State.
E.
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust from any engine, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to apply to activities in the public parks, playgrounds or public buildings under the permission or authority of the municipal officials; nor to the production of music in connection with a military or civic parade, funeral procession or religious ceremony; nor prevent any musical performance conducted under consent of municipal authority; nor to police officers or firemen while in the discharge of their duties; nor to usual industrial and agricultural occupations.
The Town Board may, upon the written request of an individual, group or organization, authorize the suspension of any part of this chapter upon any occasion of special public interest, for such time and upon such conditions as shall be prescribed by the Board.
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to prevent excessive, unreasonable, disturbing and unnecessary noise, due consideration being given to the circumstances, time of day and particular location of each violation.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person, corporation or partnership violating, or any person who assists in violating, any of provisions of this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed one year, or both such fine and imprisonment, and each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and each day the same is violated shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.