Borough of Crafton, PA Noise

The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive; namely:

Horns, signaling devices, etc. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any motor vehicle, motorcycle, locomotive or other means of conveyance within the limits of the Borough, except as a danger warning; the creation by means of such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; the sounding of any such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; the use of any signaling device except one operated by hand or by electricity; the use of any horn, whistle or other device operated by engine exhaust; and the use of any signaling device when traffic is for any reason held up.

Racing motors. The unnecessary or unnatural acceleration, deceleration or racing of a motor in a motor vehicle, whether in motion or at rest, within the limits of said Borough.

Exhausts. The discharge upon the open air of the exhaust of any steam or diesel locomotive, stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat or motor vehicle, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

Defect in vehicle or use of loud vehicle. The use of any motor vehicle, motorcycle or other piece of machinery or equipment so out of repair, loaded or defective in such a manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

Radios, phonographs, etc. The using, operating, playing, or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving sets, musical instruments, sound amplifiers, phonographs, speakers, or other machines or devices for the production or reproduction of sound in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet, comfort and repose of the neighboring inhabitants at any time with a louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operation of any such set instrument, phonograph, machine, speaker or device in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure, or vehicle in which it is located shall be a violation of this section.

Loudspeakers, amplifiers for advertising. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure.

Yelling, shouting, etc. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any school, church or office, or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity.

Animals, birds, etc. The keeping of any animal or bird, which by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity.

Loading, unloading, opening boxes. The creating of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and other containers.

Construction or repair of buildings, lands and streets. The construction, erection (including excavating), demolition, alteration, removal, replacement or repair of any streets, highways, lands, parking areas, or buildings shall be permitted within the Borough only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Such activities may be engaged in at other hours if necessitated by concerns for public health and safety and then only with a permit issued by the Borough or its designee, which permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed three days or less while the emergency continues, and the permit may be renewed for periods of three days or less while the emergency continues. In order to grant such a permit, the Borough or its designee must determine that the public health and safety will not be impaired by the granting of the permit.

Hawkers, peddlers. The shouting or crying of peddlers, hawkers, buyers or vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

Railway, operation thereof. The causing, permitting or continuing any excessive unnecessary and avoidable noise in the operation of any railway locomotive or railway car or train of cars.

Amplified noises. To create or cause to be created amplified noise that can be heard by persons of normal hearing acuity within 50 feet of any boundary of the property on which the noise is originating. Amplified noise shall be considered any sound increased in volume by electronic means so as to be discernible more than 50 feet from the edge of the property on which the electronic amplification is located.