The Town Board of the Town of Huntington in the exercise of its enforcement powers, hereby declares its intent to minimize to the fullest extent possible unreasonably loud and disturbing noises that are prolonged, unusual, or unnatural in their time, place, and operation. Unreasonable noise is detrimental to the life, health, safety and welfare of Town residents; interferes with the quiet use and enjoyment of land; and disturbs the peace, comfort, and good order of neighboring areas and the community-at-large.
[Amended 3-31-2020 by L.L. No. 14-2020[1]]
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER
An individual, firm, corporate, or other entity performing commercial landscaping services.
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
The business or trade of rendering any landscaping services, as defined herein, either as principal, independent contractor, or through an agent or employee, for a fee, charge, or other compensation, to or for the benefit of any owner, tenant, or occupant of any lot, plot, or parcel of land.
GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER
Any device powered by a gasoline, diesel or similar fuel engine which is used, designed or operated to produce a current of air for the purpose of pushing, propelling or blowing leaves, dirt, gardening and grass clippings and cuttings, refuse or debris.
HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
[Amended 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]
LANDSCAPING
The maintaining of and/or providing care of lawn, including but not limited to mowing, cutting and trimming, also the gathering, raking, blowing, and/or removal of leaves, grass or lawn clippings and/or other debris, on any lot, plot or parcel of land. This includes regular maintenance as well as fall and spring clean-ups.
NOISE DISTURBANCE
Any noise, which endangers or injures the safety or health of humans or animals, or annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or endangers or injures personal or real property.
[Added 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Any motorized means of transport upon land capable of operating without the benefit of a road or trail. Such vehicles shall include, but are not limited to, dirtbikes, minibikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATV's), utility task vehicles (UTV's), motorbikes, and snowmobiles, except golf carts, riding lawn mowers., motorized or battery powered ride-on toy vehicles or scooters, and any vehicle or piece of equipment used solely for agricultural purposes.
[Added 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]
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Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former § 141-2, Noise disturbance prohibited, and redesignated former § 141-3 as § 141-2.