[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 12-26; Ord.
of 3-18-1992; Ord. of 4-6-2005(3), § 12-26]
(a)
This chapter shall be implemented, administered and enforced by the
police department or any other town department or division designated
by the town council and any persons violating its provisions shall
be fined in accordance with penalties set forth in this chapter.
(b)
The provisions of this chapter which prohibit the making, continuing
or causing the making or continuing of noise disturbance across a
real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area shall be enforced
by the police department or any other town department or division
designated by the town council.
(c)
To implement and enforce this chapter, the police department or any
other duly designated town agency shall have the power to:
(1)
Conduct research, monitoring and other studies related to sound.
(2)
Conduct programs of public education regarding the causes, effects
and general methods of abatement and control of noise, as well as
the actions prohibited by this chapter and the procedures for reporting
violations.
(3)
Coordinate the noise control activities of all town departments.
(4)
Review public and private projects, including those subject
to mandatory review or approval by other departments for compliance
with this chapter, if these projects are likely to cause sound in
violation of this chapter.
(5)
Prepare recommendations for consideration by the town council
after publication of notice and public hearing for establishing the
boundaries of noise sensitive areas.
[Rev. Ords. 1989, § 12-27; Ord.
of 3-18-1992; Ord. of 4-6-2005(3), § 12-27]
All departments and agencies of the town shall carry out their
programs in furtherance of the policies set forth in this chapter.
