[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Tredyffrin as Ch. VI, Art. 1, of the 1979 General Laws of the Municipality
of Tredyffrin. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 7-14-2003 by Ord. No. HR-317]
Disturbing the peace, within the meaning of this chapter, shall constitute
the causing, making, or permitting to be made, anywhere in Tredyffrin Township,
any excessive or unreasonable noise, clamor, din or other sounds tending to
disturb the peace and quiet of the community or the carrying on of any business,
trade, transportation, recreation or amusement at any time in a place or manner
or of a duration which causes any excessive or unreasonable noise or disturbance.
Any and all such noises and disturbances are hereby prohibited. All noises
or other sounds shall be considered to be excessive and unreasonable and to
constitute disorderly conduct, even though they are no louder than is customary
and are unavoidable sounds or noises attendant upon the ordinary use and occupation
of business, trade, transportation, recreation or other amusement, if they
are made during hours other than usual and customary hours for such work or
activity, or as expressly prohibited in this chapter. Except in case of emergency,
no person shall carry on any activity at a time, in a manner or of a duration
which causes any annoyance that disturbs the peace and quiet of the immediate
neighborhood.
[Amended 7-14-2003 by Ord. No. HR-317]
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 excessive or unreasonable noise,
disturbing the peace and/or disorderly conduct.
A.
The excessive or unreasonable 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 or 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 times when, in the exercise of good judgment, a prudent operator would
use such devices.
B.
The playing, using or operating, or permitting to be
played, used or operated any radio, tape player, cassette player, compact
disc player, phonograph or other mechanical instrument, or singing, shouting
or playing of musical instruments in such a manner and at such a time which
is generally considered to be inappropriate and which excessively or unreasonably
disturbs the peace and quiet of the immediate neighborhood.
C.
The creation of excessive or unreasonable noise in connection
with the loading or unloading of any vehicle, the opening or destruction of
bales, boxes, crates and containers or the delivery of local or other materials,
merchandise or commercial products at a time of the day or night which excessively
or unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of the immediate neighborhood.
D.
The discharging of air guns, spring guns, rifles, firearms
or paint guns of any kind or character whatsoever on or across the streets
or highways or on or across any public property or Township park.
E.
Loitering, lounging or congregating on the street corners
or in front of any place of business in the Township.
F.
Acting in a noisy, loud, boisterous and unseemly manner
or in such a manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of the community in
and about the streets or other public places of the Township.
G.
Acting in and about the streets or other public places
of the Township while visibly under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
otherwise acting or conducting oneself so as to present an unruly, immoral
or improper appearance.
H.
The uttering in a loud audible fashion of vulgar, profane,
immoral or abusive language in and about the streets or other public places
of the Township.
I.
Operating domestic power tools, including but not limited to
lawn mowers, garden equipment, snow removal equipment, power saws, sanders
and other equipment used for building repair or ground maintenance, between
the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
J.
Construction activity between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00
a.m., except in the case of an emergency.
[Amended 10-19-1998 by Ord.
No. HR-278; 10-2-2000 by Ord.
No. HR-290]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this chapter shall
be guilty of a summary violation and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $1,000, plus all court costs, including reasonable
attorney's fees, incurred by the Township in the enforcement of this chapter.
Each day a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. In default
of the payment of any fine, the defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment
to the extent allowed by law for the punishment of summary offenses. Further,
the appropriate officers or agents of the Township are hereby authorized to
seek any other available relief at law or equity, including injunction, to
enforce compliance with this chapter.
