The making and creating of disturbing, excessive, or offensive
noises within the jurisdictional limits of the Village of Whitesboro
is a condition which has persisted, and the level and frequency of
occurrences of such noises continues to increase. These noise levels
are a detriment to the public health, comfort, convenience, safety,
and welfare of the citizens. Every person is entitled to an environment
in which disturbing, excessive, or offensive noise is not detrimental
to his or her life, health or enjoyment of property. The law is to
be construed liberally, but it is not intended to be construed so
as to discourage the enjoyment by residents of normal, reasonable
and usual activities.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following
acts:
A. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the
existence of an emergency;
B. Noise from municipally sponsored celebrations or events;
C. Noise from individually sponsored events where a permit for public
assembly or other relevant permission has been obtained from the Village
Clerk;
D. Any church, synagogue, or school licensed or chartered by the State
of New York, provided such operation or use does not occur between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
E. Noise generated by the installation and maintenance of utilities.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall
be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed
$250 or by imprisonment for not exceeding 15 days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment, for each offense. The Village may also seek
injunctive relief to prevent the continued violation of this chapter.