For the purposes of this chapter the following words shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Any sworn police officer of the Town of Westernport, the
Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff of Allegany County, and/or sworn member
of the Maryland State Police.
PERSON
The tenant, owner and/or occupant, including any guest or
invitee, in, on, or of any property.
PROPERTY
Any tract, lot or parcel of land and any dwelling or other
structure erected or located thereon.
RESIDENTIAL AREA
Any neighborhood or area within the corporate limits of the
Town of Westernport.
SOUND
A vibration of sufficient intensity to cause another person
to be aware of such vibration by the sense of hearing.
The Mayor and Commissioners of Westernport hereby find and declare that the occurrence of those activities proscribed under §
142-3 hereof is contrary to the health, safety and well-being of the residents of Westernport and all are hereby declared to be nuisances which are to be specifically controlled and abated pursuant to this chapter.
[Amended 7-10-2017; 10-1-2018 by Ord. No. 9-4-2018B]
Violation of any provision of this chapter is declared to be a municipal infraction subject to Chapter
135 of the Code of the Town of Westernport.