The making and creating of disturbing, excessive, or offensive
noises in the Village 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. This chapter 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 the public
assembly or other relevant permission has been obtained from the Village;
D. The operation or use of any radio, bell, chimes or other instrument,
apparatus, or device by any church, synagogue, recreational event,
or school licensed or chartered by the State of New York.
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 for each offense. The Village may also seek injunctive relief
to prevent the continued violation of this chapter.
This chapter shall be administered and enforced by any local,
county, or state law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in the Village
of Woodridge. Violations pursuant to this chapter shall be prosecuted
by the District Attorney's office, attorney for the Village,
or by a special prosecutor authorized by resolution of the Village
Board.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of the State of New York.