[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Schwenksville 7-13-2000
by Ord. No. 297. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Curfew — See Ch. 75.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
[Amended 9-14-2000
by Ord. No. 299]
The making, causing or permitting to be made, anywhere in the Borough
of Schwenksville, of an unnecessary noise, clamor, din or other sound tending
to disturb the peace and quiet of the community, or unnecessary noise arising
from transportation, recreation, or amusement at a time, in a place or in
a manner which causes any unnecessary disturbance. All such noises and disturbances
are hereby prohibited.
All noises or other sounds shall be considered to be unnecessary and
to constitute disturbing the peace, even though they are no louder than is
customary and are the unavoidable sounds or noises attendant upon the ordinary
use and occupation of premises, or attendant upon ordinary recreation or amusement,
if they are made on any day during hours other than the usual and customary
hours for such work or activity. Except in cases of emergency, no person shall
carry on any activity at a time or in a manner, which causes unnecessary annoyance
or disturbs the peace and quiet of others.
Without, in any manner, intending to limit or restrict the generality
of the above definition of and prohibition against disturbing the peace, the
following are hereby declared to constitute disturbing the peace:
A.Â
The unnecessary sounding of automobile horns, sirens,
bells, whistles or other warning devices. The operators of motor vehicles
shall, at all times, exercise due care and foresight in their operation and
shall not substitute the sounding of warnings for careful driving and the
maintenance of proper control over their respective vehicles. It is not intended
hereby to prohibit the use of such warning devices in emergencies or at other
times when, in the exercise of good judgment, a prudent operator would use
such device.
B.Â
The keeping of dogs, chickens or other animals under
such conditions or in such a manner that, by barking, crowing or otherwise,
they disturb the peace and quiet of others.
C.Â
The operation of radios, boomboxes or other mechanical,
electrical or electronic devices or the singing, shouting or playing of musical
instruments in a manner and at a time which is generally considered to be
inappropriate and which unnecessarily disturbs the peace and quiet of others.
D.Â
Loafing, loitering, idling or lounging in or about any
place or facility, but not including the presence of any other person in such
place in the course of using it for the purpose for which it exists or was
intended.
E.Â
Acting in and about the streets or other public places
of the Borough in a noisy, loud, boisterous or unseemly manner or in such
manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of the community.
A person who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a separate
offense for each day or part of a day during which the violation is committed,
continued, or permitted. Each offense is punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000,
plus costs of prosecution, and, in default of payment of such fine and costs,
by imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
