[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edgerton 3-1-1993 by Ord. No. 2-93 (§ 16.09 of the 1993 Municipal Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall make or cause to be made any loud, disturbing or unnecessary sound or noises such as may tend to annoy or disturb another in or about any public street, alley, or park or any private residence.
No person shall make unnecessary and annoying noise with a motor vehicle by squealing tires, excessive acceleration of the engine, or by emitting unnecessary and loud muffler noises. In this chapter, the term "motor vehicle" will also include motor-driven cycles.
A. 
Scope. This chapter shall apply to the control of all noise caused by light motor vehicles and audio devices, such as, but not limited to, radios, phonographs, and tape players, in light motor vehicles originating within the limits of the City of Edgerton.
B. 
Definitions.
(1) 
The following words and terms, whenever they occur in this chapter, shall be interpreted as herein defined.
(2) 
Terminology. All terminology used in this chapter not defined below, shall be in conformance with applicable publications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or its successor body.
A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL
The sound-pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound-level meter using the A-weighing network. The level so read is designated dB(a) or dBA.
LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE
Any automobile, van, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, motor scooter or light truck with gross vehicular weight of less than 8,000 pounds.
NOISE
Any sound which annoys or disturbs persons or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on a person.
NOISE LEVEL
The A-weighted sound level produced by a light motor vehicle or as a result of the operation of audio devices, such as, but not limited to, radios, phonographs and tape players in said light motor vehicle.
PERSON
Any individual, association, partnership, or corporation, and includes any officer, employee, department, agency or instrumentality of a state or any political subdivision of a state.
SOUND-LEVEL METER
An instrument which is used to measure sound-pressure levels. This instrument shall comply with the standards for Type 1 and Type 2 sound-level meters as specified in American National Standards Institute Standard ANSI S1.4-1971 or its successor.
SOUND-PRESSURE LEVEL
Twenty times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the RMS sound pressure to the reference pressure of 20 micropascals. This sound-pressure level is expressed in decibels.
[Amended 7-17-2023 by Ord. No. 23-10]
No person, firm or corporation shall at any time on Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the next day create any loud or sharp noises, concussions or disturbing sounds associated with the construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any infrastructure. No person, firm or corporation shall at any time on Sunday create any loud or sharp noises, concussions or disturbing sounds associated with the construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any infrastructure. This chapter does not apply to the installation or repair of utilities not under the City's jurisdiction (i.e., gas electric, cable, etc.). Emergency situations involving the repair of essential services or protection of persons or property shall be exempt from the terms of this chapter. The City department head responsible for the repair shall have the authority to grant a permit for such work upon determining that the resulting loss due to inconvenience would be extraordinary and of such nature as to warrant special consideration.
[Amended 7-17-2023 by Ord. No. 23-10]
No person, firm or corporation shall at any time between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the next day demolish, alter or repair any building, including the operation of any excavation equipment, pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electric hoist, or any other similar equipment attended by loud or unusual noise. No person, firm or corporation shall at any time on Sunday create any loud or sharp noises, concussions or disturbing sounds associated with the construction, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any infrastructure. Building construction or repair done by the property owner is excluded from this time limitation. Emergency situations involving the repair of essential services or protection of persons or property shall be exempt from the terms of this chapter. The City department head responsible for the repair shall have the authority to grant a permit for such work upon determining that the resulting loss due to inconvenience would be extraordinary and of such nature as to warrant special consideration.
[Added 7-17-2023 by Ord. No. 23-12]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-6 of this code. Each day shall constitute a separate violation.