The making and creating of disturbing, excessive, or offensive
noises in the Town 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 public
assembly or other relevant permission has been obtained from the Town;
D. The operation or use of any organ, radio, bell, chimes or other instrument,
apparatus, or device by 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 for each offense. The Town may also seek injunctive relief to
prevent the continued violation of this chapter.