[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Millvale 7-9-2019 by Ord. No. 2595. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
The use of any radio, television, musical instrument, stereo, loudspeaker, amplifier or any other device for the producing or reproducing of sound in an unreasonable manner so as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring inhabitants.
B. 
The use of any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle in such a manner that creates an unreasonable level of noise so as to disturb the inhabitants of any property abutting the lot, street, alley or right of way the vehicle is operated on. This includes any excessive noise caused by a vehicle's engine, horn, stereo, or any other noise caused by defects or damage to the vehicle.
C. 
The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so out of repair or loaded in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
D. 
The collection of garbage or refuse at hours other than those allowed under Chapter 255, Solid Waste, of the Code of the Borough.
E. 
The use of any power lawn mower, chain saw, or other power tools outside of the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
F. 
Any commercial activity which causes frequent or continuous noise outside of regular business hours which disturbs persons occupying residential property near the structure.
Any noise caused by the following activities shall not be a violation of this chapter:
A. 
The sounding of place of worship or school bells and chimes, train signals, sirens or other sound devices operated by any public safety officer or agency, or amplifying devices used in connection with athletic games or contests scheduled by a school, college or other educational institution located in the Borough. However, no such instrument or device shall be operated for any commercial or advertising purpose or in such a manner as to become a nuisance.
B. 
Parades, political rallies, community events or any other activities for which a special event permit has been granted if the event or activity is located in a Commercial District, Mixed Use District, Industrial District or the Riverfront Sub-Districts.
C. 
Live music from restaurants, brew pubs, clubs, lodges, community centers, places of assembly, tap rooms, and theaters if the performance occurs between 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, or 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
D. 
Any sound or noise created by a single stationary source or device upon any real or personal property if the sound is not unreasonably loud when heard at a distance of 50 feet from the sound emitter.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Borough of Millvale Police Department.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, provided that each day's violation shall constitute a separate offense and notice to the offender shall not be necessary in order to constitute an offense. In the event that such claims for fines and penalties exceed the monetary jurisdiction of a Magisterial District Judge as set forth in the Pennsylvania Judicial Code (relating to jurisdiction and venue), exclusive of interest, costs or other fees, the Borough may bring such action in the Court of Common Pleas or may, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Judicial Code, waive that portion of fines or penalties that exceeds the monetary jurisdictional limits so as to bring the matter within the monetary jurisdiction of the Magisterial District Judge.