The Town Board of the Town of Huntington in
the exercise of its enforcement powers, hereby declares its intent
to minimize to the fullest extent possible unreasonably loud and disturbing
noises that are prolonged, unusual, or unnatural in their time, place,
and operation. Unreasonable noise is detrimental to the life, health,
safety and welfare of Town residents; interferes with the quiet use
and enjoyment of land; and disturbs the peace, comfort, and good order
of neighboring areas and the community-at-large.
[Amended 3-31-2020 by L.L. No. 14-2020]
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER
An individual, firm, corporate, or other entity performing
commercial landscaping services.
COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
The business or trade of rendering any landscaping services,
as defined herein, either as principal, independent contractor, or
through an agent or employee, for a fee, charge, or other compensation,
to or for the benefit of any owner, tenant, or occupant of any lot,
plot, or parcel of land.
GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWER
Any device powered by a gasoline, diesel or similar fuel
engine which is used, designed or operated to produce a current of
air for the purpose of pushing, propelling or blowing leaves, dirt,
gardening and grass clippings and cuttings, refuse or debris.
HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's
Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus
Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
[Amended 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]
LANDSCAPING
The maintaining of and/or providing care of lawn, including
but not limited to mowing, cutting and trimming, also the gathering,
raking, blowing, and/or removal of leaves, grass or lawn clippings
and/or other debris, on any lot, plot or parcel of land. This includes
regular maintenance as well as fall and spring clean-ups.
NOISE DISTURBANCE
Any noise, which endangers or injures the safety or health
of humans or animals, or annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of
normal sensitivities, or endangers or injures personal or real property.
[Added 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Any motorized means of transport upon land capable of operating
without the benefit of a road or trail. Such vehicles shall include,
but are not limited to, dirtbikes, minibikes, all-terrain vehicles
(ATV's), utility task vehicles (UTV's), motorbikes, and snowmobiles,
except golf carts, riding lawn mowers., motorized or battery powered
ride-on toy vehicles or scooters, and any vehicle or piece of equipment
used solely for agricultural purposes.
[Added 9-14-2021 by L.L. No. 48-2021]