[Ord. 248, 1/6/1969; as amended by Ord. 470, 9/14/1998]
1.
The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise in violation of this Part, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
A.
Horns, Signaling Devices, etc. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle, truck or other vehicle within the Borough except as a danger warning. The sounding of any such device for an unnecessary or unreasonable period of time. The use of any signaling device when traffic is for any reason held up.
B.
Radios, Phonographs, Televisions. The using, operating of radios, phonographs or televisions or permitting them to be played or producing sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet or comfort of the neighboring inhabitants. The operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building, structure or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this Section.
C.
Loudspeaker, Amplifiers for Advertising. The using, operating or permitting to be played any loudspeaker, sound amplifier or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public except with official permit obtained from the Secretary of the Borough Council.
D.
Yelling, Shouting, etc. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office or in any dwelling or other type of residence or any persons in the vicinity.
E.
Animals, Birds, Dogs, etc. The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity.
F.
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of an internal combustion engine or motor vehicle except through a standard muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
G.
The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out of repair or so loaded as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
H.
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning or church while the same are in use which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution.
I.
Drag racing, acceleration tests, any excessive burst of speed in a motor vehicle or the operating of any vehicle in such manner as to cause the tires thereof to squeal on any street within the Borough of Canton shall be considered an annoyance and a hazard to the safety of the public.