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Borough of Riverton, NJ
Burlington County
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[Adopted 5-14-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to prohibit any noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life, health or welfare of any individual or which steadily or intermittently annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the conform, repose, peace, safety or welfare of any individual.
B. 
Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CONSTRUCTION
Any site preparation, assembly, erection, repair, alteration or similar action, including demolition of buildings or structures.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, association.
C. 
The following acts are declared to be in violation of this article, but such acts shall not be construed to be a limitation or deemed to be exclusive.
(1) 
No person shall operate any landscaping and/or yard maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to, motorized lawn motors, blowers, edgers, weed whackers, chain saws, and similar motorized yard equipment between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, either by homeowners or hired professionals.
(2) 
No person shall commence construction before 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
D. 
Emergencies. Noise caused in the performance of emergency work for the immediate safety, health or welfare of the community or to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity shall not be subject to the provisions of this article.