[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Thompson 7-7-1981 by L.L.
No. 5-1981 (Ch. 170 of the 2003 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
A.
General prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any
person to make, continue, aid, countenance, cause to be made or assist
in making any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise
between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during any weekday and
between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on any Sunday or holiday,
except as otherwise hereinafter provided, within the limits of the
Town of Thompson. Any noise which unreasonably interferes with the
sleep, comfort, repose, health or safety of others is prohibited during
the hours mentioned.
B.
Prohibitions. The following acts are prohibited and
declared to be in violation of this section, said enumeration not
to be deemed exclusive:
[Amended 5-19-1987 by L.L. No. 1-1987]
(1)
The ringing of bells, sounding of gongs or blowing
of any whistle or horn, other than musical instruments when used as
a part of a band of music, except to give necessary signals upon a
motor vehicle, bicycle or similar vehicle.
(2)
The maintenance and operation in or upon any building
or upon any premises, street or public highway or any public or private
place within the limits of the Town of Thompson of any radio, electrical
device, amplifier or amplifying system, speakers or device of any
kind whereby the sound therefrom is cast toward and directly or indirectly
upon the public streets and highways or where any such device is maintained
and operated for advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting
the attention of the passing public or which is so placed, operated
or maintained that the sounds coming therefrom can be heard to the
annoyance or inconvenience of travelers or residents upon any street
or highway or of persons in or upon neighboring premises.
(3)
In the process of any building operations between
the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., to operate or use any pile driver,
steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electrical hoist
or other apparatus, the use of which is attended by loud or unusual
noise, except by authorization pursuant to a resolution of the Town
Board and then only granted in the event of an emergency.
(4)
The creation of loud or excessive noise in connection
with the loading or unloading of any vehicle or the opening and destruction
of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
(5)
The keeping in any building or upon any premises of
any animal, bird or fowl which produces and creates noises of a degree
and kind to disturb the comfort, repose and quiet of neighbors or
persons residing in the vicinity.[2]
(6)
The firing or discharging of a gun, firecracker, gunpowder
or other combustible substance within the limits of the Town of Thompson
with the intention and for the purpose of making noise or for the
purpose of attracting attention, except upon some special celebration
or occasion, in which latter event the permission of the Town Board
shall first be obtained and, if granted, shall indicate specifically
the date, time and place that such activity is authorized.
(7)
The use of an amplifying or public-address system
shall be limited to brief announcements and messages for residents
of the property upon which such system is located. The use of an amplifying
or public-address system for such purpose shall be limited to the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The use of such amplifying system
to reproduce any radio or television program, or for the playing of
any music from any source whatsoever, is hereby prohibited.
(8)
The creation of any excessive noise on any street
or highway adjacent to any public or parochial school or hospital
or nursing home, provided that conspicuous signs are displayed on
such street or highway indicating that the same is a school or hospital
zone and that quiet is required.
(9)
The creation of any sound or noise from any device
known as a sound truck or motor vehicle containing any amplifying
system whereby sounds, music or words are transmitted upon the public
streets or highways of the Town of Thompson, unless specific permission
therefor is obtained from the Town Board, which such permit, if and
when issued, shall indicate the specific dates and times that the
operation of such sound truck or movable amplifying system shall be
authorized.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed
to prevent the production of music in connection with any military,
civic or authorized parade, funeral procession or religious ceremony
or to prevent any musical performance conducted by consent of the
Town Board. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any
authorized motor vehicle.
The Town Board is hereby authorized, by resolution,
to suspend any of the provisions of this chapter in connection with
any holiday celebration or upon any occasion of special public interest,
for such time and upon such conditions as shall be prescribed by the
Town Board.[1]
