[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Williamson 11-14-1967.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Subject to the provisions of this section, the creation
of any unreasonable, loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in the Town of
Williamson is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
B.
The following acts are declared to be a violation of
this section but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:
(1)
Any unnecessary noise or boisterous conduct which unreasonably
causes, or recklessly creates the risk of causing, inconvenience, annoyance
or alarm to any individual or individuals in the vicinity.
(2)
Noise of such character, intensity or duration as to
be detrimental to the life or health of any individual in the vicinity.
(3)
The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out
of repair, so loaded, or in any 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.
(4)
The use of or exploding of fireworks without a permit.
The term "fireworks" as used in this section is declared, to have the same
meaning as the word "fireworks" defined in the Penal Law of the State of New
York.
(5)
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 section shall be construed to apply to activities
in the public parks, playgrounds or public buildings under the permission
or authority of the municipal officials; or the production of music in connection
with a military or civic parade, funeral procession or religious ceremony;
or to prevent any musical performance conducted, under consent of municipal
authority; or to police officers or firemen, while in the discharge of their
duties; or to usual industrial and agricultural occupations.
The Supervisor by and with the consent of the majority of the Town Board
may, upon the written request of an individual, group or organization, authorize
the suspension of any part of this chapter, if upon any occasion of special
public interest, for such time and upon such conditions as shall be prescribed
by him or them.
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.
Any person, corporation or partnership violating, or any person who
assists in violating, any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine of not to exceed $100 or by imprisonment in
the county jail for a period not to exceed 15 days, 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.
