Except as otherwise provided herein, the creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the Town is prohibited.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of East Longmeadow as Ch. 8, § 8.090, of the 1982 General Bylaws. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The following acts, among others, are declared to be unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this bylaw, but said examples shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
A.
Motor vehicles. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of a vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound, including unmufflered vehicles, and the sounding of such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
B.
Musical instruments, musical devices and sound-reproducing equipment. The using or operation of any musical instrument, musical devices and sound-reproducing equipment in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any dwelling or other type of residence.
[Amended 4-12-2022]
C.
Churches, schools. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any church, school or other institution of learning or adjacent to any institution for the care of the aged or infirm, which unreasonably interferes with their use.
D.
Power equipment. The operation of bulldozers, excavators, rollers or other similar heavy equipment other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, is prohibited. No such equipment shall be operated on Sundays. Emergencies involving the health and welfare of the citizens are exempted from the conditions of this subsection.
[Amended 4-12-2022]