[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Hudson as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 158.
Noise — See Ch. 249.
Outdoor gatherings and activities — See Ch. 253.
Vehicles and traffic — See Ch. 317.
Zoning — See Ch. 334.
[Adopted 3-26-1983 ATM, Art. 36; BOS 4-8-1983 by Ord. No. 115]
This article is enacted pursuant to the provisions of RSA 31:41-a.
For purposes of this article, the terms below are defined as follows:
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any self-propelled vehicle, except tractors, activated by an internal-combustion engine and not operated exclusively on stationary tracks.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity proposing to or operating a motor vehicle racetrack.
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3]
Annually, before April 1, any person proposing to operate a motor vehicle racetrack within the Town of Hudson shall obtain a license from the Board of Selectmen.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen." The specific fees set forth in this section were removed at the request of the town. For current fees, see Ch. 205, Fees.
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3; 4-8-2014 by Ord. No. 14-02; 9-15-2020]
At any motor vehicle racetrack operated within the Town of Hudson, the following regulations shall apply:
A. 
[1]The dates and hours of operation shall be:
(1) 
Dates. Racing shall be conducted on Sundays and holidays only.
(2) 
The hours. The afternoon races shall be from 12:00 noon to 5:45 p.m., and evening races shall be from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Art. II, Hours of Operation in June, of this chapter.
B. 
Night and evening races are only permitted during the summer season; specifically, after the Hudson public schools (elementary) have closed in June and prior to the date on which they open in September
C. 
Every motor vehicle participating in any races sponsored by a motor vehicle racetrack in Hudson will be equipped with mufflers or noise-reduction devices, which shall be approved by the Board of Selectmen.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this subsection has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
D. 
Any person operating a motor vehicle racetrack shall permit Town officials, or their designated representatives, to conduct from time to time, at said person's expense, such noise level tests or readings as may be deemed appropriate and necessary by the Hudson Board of Selectmen.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this subsection has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
Any license issued by the Hudson Board of Selectmen pursuant to § 264-3 shall contain the following:
A. 
The proposed schedule of racing dates and hours of operation for which the license is requested.
B. 
A requirement that the person operating the motor vehicle racetrack shall make public announcements, during and at the conclusion of a day's racing activities, requesting that spectators and participants observe local speed limits,[2] refrain from littering and excessive noise and refrain from using streets when prohibited by local ordinance.[3]
[2]
Editor's Note: For speed limit provisions, see Ch. 317, Vehicles and Traffic.
[3]
Editor's Note: For street use restrictions, see Ch. 317, Vehicles and Traffic.
C. 
A requirement that the person operating the motor vehicle racetrack provide adequate trash receptacles on the premises, that said receptacles be emptied on a regular basis and that the premises constituting the racetrack be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion, including the parking areas, and that all cleanup activities be completed within 24 hours of the conclusion of any day's racing activities.
D. 
A requirement that the racetrack be kept secure from unauthorized entry when not being used.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3]
The Hudson Board of Selectmen, Building Inspector and Health Officer are authorized to make announced or unannounced inspections of the property to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Article and any license issued hereunder.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3]
Any person operating a motor vehicle racetrack shall be required to provide such insurance as may be deemed necessary and appropriate by the Hudson Board of Selectmen. Certificates of said insurance shall be filed with the Board of Selectmen prior to the commencement of any racing season or meet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3]
A. 
Any violation of the provisions of this Article or of a license issued by the Board of Selectmen hereunder shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100 for each day that said violation exists. Any fines collected hereunder shall be paid into the general fund of the Town of Hudson.
B. 
In addition to or instead of monetary fines, the Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to revoke any permit issued hereunder where a violation of this Article or of a license issued hereunder exists and the same has not been corrected within five days of sending notice of the violation to the person operating the motor vehicle racetrack.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
[Amended 7-26-1988 by Ord. No. O88-3]
The Board of Selectmen is hereby authorized to vary the requirements set forth in § 264-4B and C and the restrictions in § 264-5 if, in the opinion of the Selectmen, a significant hardship exists for the person operating the motor vehicle racetrack and no significant harm will result to the public health, safety and welfare.
[1]
Editor's Note: Pursuant to Res. No. R92-71, adopted 6-8-1992, effective 7-1-1992, this section has been revised to replace "Executive Administrator" with "Board of Selectmen."
[Article 24, voted in the affirmative 3-15-1985 by the Annual Town Meeting, reads as follows: "To see if the Town will vote that, because of seasonal hot weather in the month of June that presents an unnecessary and unhealthy hardship, due to an ordinance which requires daytime racing only from noon to 5:45 p.m. until grammar school closing, the Hudson Speedway be allowed to operate on the first three Sundays of June between 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in the daylight hours."]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also § 264-4B and C.