[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Montgomery 7-14-2003 by Ord. No. 03-168. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Curfew — See Ch. 83.
Dogs and other animals — See Ch. 88.
Firearms and hunting — See Ch. 107.
Noise — See Ch. 151.
Obscenity — See Ch. 159.
Peddling and soliciting — See Ch. 170.
Temporary retail businesses — See Ch. 215.
A. 
"Disturbing the peace" within the meaning of this chapter shall constitute the making, causing or permitting to be made or caused to be made anywhere within the Township of Montgomery of any loud, boisterous or unseemly noise or unnecessary noises, clamor, din or other sounds tending to disturb the peace and quiet of the community, and the carrying on of any business, trade, transportation, recreation or amusement at any time, in any place or in any manner which causes any unnecessary noise or disturbances, and all such noises and disturbances are hereby prohibited.
B. 
All noises or other sounds shall be considered to be unnecessary and to constitute disturbing the peace even though they are not louder than customary and are unavoidable sounds or noises attendant upon the operation or performance of business, trade, transportation, recreation or amusement, if they are made between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. prevailing local time, in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 yards from the building, structure, vehicle or area from which the sound or sounds are emanating.
C. 
Except in cases of emergency, no person shall carry on an activity at any time or in any manner which causes unnecessary annoyance or disturbs the peace and quiet of the immediate neighborhood.
A. 
The following are electronic equipment violations: the operation of any radios, televisions, stereo equipment, amplification equipment, public address systems, electronic microphone or electronic amplification system, or other electronic or mechanical equipment, or the singing, shouting or playing of musical instruments, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. prevailing local time, in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 yards from the building, structure, vehicle or area from which the sound or sounds are emanating.
B. 
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to equipment being utilized for agricultural purposes.
Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter shall be liable to a fine not to exceed $500, such fine or penalty to be collected as fines or penalties are now collectible by law.