[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Fort Edward 9-13-2010 by L.L. No.
2-2010. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is the intent of the Fort Edward Town Board to allow residents
to enjoy the environment of the Town without subjecting residents
to disturbing, excessive or offensive noise which creates a detriment
to life, health or the enjoyment of their property. This chapter is
to be construed literally, but is not intended to discourage the enjoyment
by residents of normal, reasonable and usual activities.
A.
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit to be made unreasonable
noise. For the purpose of this chapter, "unreasonable noise" is any
disturbing, excessive or offensive sound which disturbs the normal
activities of a reasonable person.
B.
The following acts are declared to be evidence of a violation of
this chapter:
(1)
Any unnecessary noise from any source between the hours of 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(2)
Noise from a dog or other pet that is continuous and exceeds 15 minutes.
(3)
Noise from a burglar alarm or other alarm system of any building,
motor vehicle or boat which is continuous.
(4)
Noise from any sound reproduction system, operating or playing any
radio, portable radio or tape player, television, tape deck or similar
device that reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to be
heard 60 feet from its source or over any property line.
(5)
The erection, excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of any
building other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. except
in the case of public safety or emergency.
(6)
The operation of power equipment between the hours of 10:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m.
(7)
The sounding of any horn or signaling device of an automobile, motorcycle
or other vehicle for any unnecessary reason or unreasonable period
of time.
(8)
The making of improper noise or a disturbance or operating a motor
vehicle, all-terrain vehicle or other motorized vehicle in such a
manner as to cause excessive squealing or other excessive noise of
tires. Snowmobiles and other motor vehicles, all-terrain vehicles
and other motorized vehicles shall not be otherwise operated in such
a manner as to create loud, excessive, unnecessary or unusual noise
or in any way which shall unduly disturb the peace and privacy of
the residents of the Town.
(9)
Offering for sale anything by shouting or crying out upon the public
streets and sidewalks.
(10)
The use of engine brakes is prohibited, and they may be used only
in an emergency.
Exceptions are as follows:
A.
The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the
existence of any emergency.
B.
Noise from municipality-sponsored celebrations or events.
C.
Noise from individually sponsored events where a permit for public
assembly has been obtained.
D.
The operation or use of any organ, radio, bell, chimes or other instrument,
apparatus or device by any church or synagogue.
E.
Noise generated by the installation and maintenance of utilities.
F.
Noise generated by normal operations of the Town of Fort Edward.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be
guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed
$250 for each offense or imprisonment for 15 days, or both.
