[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Plandome Manor 12-20-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005 (Ch. 113 of the 2005 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Peace and good order
In this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
An animal of any type or species which is owned, harbored or maintained by a person.
A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL [dB(A)]
The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighted network slow response. The level so read is designated dB(A).
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
DECIBEL (dB)
A unit for measuring the pressure level of a sound. For the purpose of this chapter, the standard reference pressure stated herein will be used to assure a consistent and standard reference for measuring sound. The sound pressure level measured in decibels is equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the effective pressures of the sound measured to the reference pressure, such reference pressure being 20 micropascals (20 micronewtons per square meter).
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
IMPULSIVE SOUND
A sound characterized by brief excursions of peak sound pressure which significantly exceed the ambient sound.
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
L10
The A-weighted sound level, measured with slow response, that is exceeded 10% of the time in a one-hour interval or equivalent thereof.
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
L90
The A-weighted sound level, measured with slow response, that is exceeded 90% of the time in a one-hour interval or equivalent thereof.
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
NOISE DISTURBANCE
That level of sound which, in each context described in § 147-3, either:
A. 
Causes temporary or permanent hearing loss in person exposed;
B. 
Otherwise is injurious or tends to be, on the basis of current information, injurious to the public health or welfare;
C. 
Causes a nuisance;
D. 
Exceeds standards or restrictions established herein; or
E. 
Unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property or the conduct of business.
PERSON
An individual or any corporation or other business or legal entity, association, organization or group.
REAL PROPERTY BOUNDARY
A line along the ground surface and its vertical extension, which separates the real property owned or controlled by one person from that owned or controlled by another person, including intrabuilding real property divisions.
SOUND LEVEL METER
An instrument, including a microphone, an amplifer, an output meter and frequency-weighting networks, for the measure of sound levels.
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
The weighted sound pressure level in decibels obtained by the use of a sound level meter and frequency-weighting network, such as A, B or C. If the frequency weighting employed is not indicated, the A-weighting slow response shall apply.
[Added 1-21-2020 by Ord. No. 3-2020]
VIBRATION
An oscillatory motion of particles described by displacement, velocity or acceleration with respect to a given reference point.
WEEKDAY
Any day Monday through Friday which is not a state or federal legal holiday.
Whenever in this Code an activity is proscribed or prohibited to be performed, permitted, made, aided, countenanced, encouraged, assisted or the like on any property within the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor, or the creation, establishment, erection, placement or maintenance of any object, thing, attachment, disturbance, noise or nuisance shall be a violation of a provision of this Code, the owner, tenant, operator or person in control of any property within the Village on which such activity, object, thing, attachment, disturbance, noise, nuisance or the like shall occur shall be deemed jointly and severally to have full knowledge thereof and to have consented to, performed, permitted, made, aided, countenanced, encouraged, assisted or established, erected, placed or maintained the same, and said owner, tenant, operator or person in possession of the property shall be in violation of this chapter.
Each of the following is declared to constitute a violation of this section:
A. 
Amplified sound. The using, operating of or permitting to be used or operated any device for producing, reproducing or amplifying sound, including, but not limited to, a radio, CD player, tape player or television, in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance.
B. 
Horns and signaling devices. The sounding of any horn, signaling device or alarm (except as a danger warning, pursuant to § 375 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York) which results in a harsh or loud sound or repetitive sounds for any unreasonable or unnecessary period of time, so as to create a noise disturbance.
C. 
Shouting and yelling. Shouting, yelling, singing, calling, hooting or whistling so as to created noise disturbance.
D. 
Engines. The operation, including the stationary idling, of any engine, including, but not limited to, an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorbike, motorboat or minibike engine, so as to create a noise disturbance.
E. 
Heavy equipment. The operation of any pile driver, bulldozer, pneumatic hammer, grinder or other equipment which creates a noise disturbance, except between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturdays and except in cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
F. 
Construction. Any construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair, except between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturdays; and from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays for alterations and repairs being done entirely indoors of a building when the noise resulting from such action is not audible outside the building in which such work is being performed; and except in cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety. Any construction is prohibited on Sundays or federal holidays.
[Amended 7-21-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009; 1-21-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020]
(1) 
At any other times such that the continuous sound in air level at or across a real property boundary exceeds an L10 of 80 dB(A); and
(2) 
At any other time such that the impulsive sound in air has a peak sound pressure level at or across a real property boundary in excess of 130 dB(A).
G. 
Commercial gardening or landscaping. Any landscape construction and maintenance, except between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays; 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturdays; and except in cases of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety. Any commercial landscaping is prohibited on Sundays or federal holidays.
H. 
Domestic equipment. The operation of or permitting to be operated any power saw, drill, sander, router, lawn or garden device, leaf or snowblower, insect control device or domestic equipment so as to create a noise disturbance.
I. 
Machinery. The operation of any machinery, equipment, pump, fan, air-conditioning apparatus or other mechanical device in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance.
J. 
Loading and unloading. The loading and unloading of any materials, equipment, garbage cans or the handling of bales, boxes, crates, containers or similar objects so as to create a noise disturbance.
K. 
Animals. The howling, barking, squawking or other sounds of animals which occur so frequently or for such an unreasonable duration as to create a noise disturbance. Barking, squawking, howling, neighing or any other animal sound which is audible at a point beyond the real property boundary from which such sound emanates and which continues for over 15 minutes shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter.
L. 
Explosives, firearms and similar devices. The use or firing of explosives, firearms or similar devices so as to create a noise disturbance.
M. 
Vibration. The operating or permitting the operation of any device that creates vibration which is above the vibration perception threshold of an individual beyond the property where the source is located. For purposes of this section, "vibration perception threshold" means the minimum ground- or structure-borne vibrational motion necessary to cause a normal person to be aware of the vibration by such direct means as, but not limited to, sensation by touch or visual observation of moving objects.
N. 
Noise from a burglar alarm or other alarm system of any building, motor vehicle or boat which is continuous and exceeds 15 minutes.
No commercial landscaper shall operate a motor vehicle, lawn mower, leaf blower, chain saw or other landscaping equipment, or any internal combustion engine without a muffler properly maintained to reduce noise to the absolute minimum.
A. 
No person shall create, emit or issue, nor cause or suffer to be created, emitted or issued, any noises or sounds on property from which such noises or sounds may be heard on the property of another as may unreasonably annoy, disturb or otherwise disrupt the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling or place of temporary or permanent residence within the Village. The violation hereof shall constitute a nuisance.
B. 
No owner, tenant or person(s) in possession of property shall permit any noise or sounds to emanate or come from their property that may be heard on the property of another as may unreasonably annoy, disturb or otherwise disrupt the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling or place of temporary or permanent residence within the Village. The violation hereof shall constitute a nuisance.
A. 
The prohibited noises in § 147-3 shall not include the following:[1]
(1) 
Construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair activities between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and the associated use of construction devices and/or the noise produced thereby, provided that such activities and such equipment and their use comply with the other provisions hereof. Alteration and repair activities are permitted on Saturdays between 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m., provided such activities and the associated use of any equipment be done entirely indoors of a building on the premises, and provided further that any noise resulting from such activity not be audible outside the building in which the work is being performed. No construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair activities shall be allowed on Sundays or federal holidays.
[Amended 7-21-2009 by L.L. No. 4-2009]
(2) 
Noise from church bells or chimes.
(3) 
The lawful operation of properly equipped motor vehicles on any public way.
(4) 
Snowblowers, snow throwers and snowplows when operated with a muffler for the purpose of snow removal.
(5) 
Noise generated from lawful athletic or recreational events held on the property of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor.
(6) 
Municipally sponsored celebrations or events.
(7) 
Lawful fireworks displays, parades, carnivals and the like held in accordance with all pertinent provisions of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor Code.
(8) 
Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on any public space or public right-of-way.
(9) 
Emergency construction or repair work performed by and authorized by the County of Nassau, the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor, Long Island Power Authority, Verizon or any other recognized utility serving the area.
(10) 
The activities of any fire department, ambulance squad or similar emergency or rescue organization.
(11) 
Noncommercial amplified sound that does not exceed the noise standard established in § 147-5 of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
B. 
This chapter shall not apply to the following:
(1) 
Emergency signal devices.
(2) 
Alarms audible for 15 minutes or less.
[Added 1-21-2020 by L.L. No. 3-2020[1]
A. 
The Village shall order an immediate halt to any sound which exposes any person, except those excluded by Subsection B below, to continuous sound levels in excess of those shown in Table I below or to impulsive sound levels in excess of those shown in Table II below. Within one day following issuance of such an order, if the sound level is not reduced to a compliant level, the Village may either issue violation or apply to an appropriate court for an injunction to replace the order.
B. 
No order pursuant to Subsection A shall be issued if the only persons exposed to sound levels in excess of those listed in Tables I and II below are exposed as a result of:
(1) 
Trespass.
(2) 
Invitation upon private property by the person causing or permitting the sound.
(3) 
Employment by the person or a contractor of the person causing or permitting the sound.
C. 
Tables.
(1) 
Table I.
Table I
Continuous Sound Levels Which Pose An Immediate Threat To Health And Welfare
[Measured at 50 feet (15 meters)]
Sound Level Limit
[dB(A)]
Duration
90
24 hours
93
12 hours
96
6 hours
99
3 hours
102
1 to 2 hours
105
45 minutes
108
22 minutes
(2) 
Table II.
Table II
Impulsive Sound Levels Which Pose An Immediate Threat To Health And Welfare
[Measured at 50 feet (15 meters)]
Sound Level Limit
[dB(A)]
Number of Repetitions
(per 24-hour period)
145
1
135
10
125
100
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also renumbered former §§ 147-7 and 147-8 as §§ 147-8 and 147-9, respectively.
Where the collective behavior of several persons results in the creation, emission or issuance of any noise or sound that is proscribed by this chapter, each such person engaged in such collective behavior shall be subject to prosecution for any violation arising therefrom.
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, Penalties and Assessments, of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Plandome Manor.