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Timestamp: 2020-08-05 22:53:57
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212']

City of Newburgh, NY Noise
§ 212-1 Statement of policy.
§ 212-2 Unreasonable public noise prohibited.
§ 212-4 Standards for determination.
§ 212-5 Enumeration of prohibited noises.
§ 212-6 Transportation of metal.
§ 212-7 Chains on motor vehicles.
§ 212-8 Designation of quiet zones.
§ 212-9 Temporary quiet zones.
§ 212-10 Methods of measurement.
§ 212-11 Penalties for offenses.
§ 212-12 Exceptions.
§ 212-13 Effect on other provisions.
§ 212-14 Enforcement.
§ 212-15 Severability.
Chapter 212 Noise
[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Newburgh 11-13-1967 (Ch. 15, Art. II, of the Code of Ordinances); amended in its entirety 2-29-2013 by Ord. No. 1-2013. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Mass gatherings and public events — See Ch. 110.
Construction operations hours — See Ch. 139.
Noise from animals — See Ch. 150.
Peddlers — See Ch. 233.
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Newburgh to prevent excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noise which may jeopardize the well-being, public health, comfort, convenience, safety and welfare of its citizens and the peace and quiet of its inhabitants. The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained shall not be utilized or construed in any manner so as to deny or limit any right or privilege granted and recognized by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
No person shall, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly create a risk thereof, make any unreasonable noise.
Playing, using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument or instruments, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound exceeding 65 dB(A) at any time within a residential district, or within any other district exceeding 70 dB(A) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Saturday, or exceeding 65 dB(A) between the hours of 11:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday, or exceeding 65 dB(A) between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on holidays, as defined in this chapter.
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal-combustion engine, air compressor, motorcycle engine or motor vehicle engine, except through a muffler or other device which effectively prevents loud, unusual or explosive noise, so as to create unreasonably intrusive noise.
Construction work, including but not limited to building, repairing, blasting, grading, leveling and excavating, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Saturday, and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday.
The operation of power lawn mowers, rakers or leaf blowers or other motor-driven lawn or garden equipment between the hours of 6:00 p.m. Sunday and 8:00 a.m. Monday, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. Saturday, and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday.
The making, continuing, causing or permitting to be made, verbally or mechanically, any unreasonable, intrusive noise.
No person shall operate a blower or power fan unless any noise resulting therefrom is properly muffled.
No person shall operate an internal-combustion engine unless the noise resulting therefrom is properly muffled.
No person shall carry or use upon any vehicle any gong or siren whistle similar to that used on ambulances or vehicles of the Police or Fire Department.
All rails, pillars or columns of iron, steel or other material which are being transported over and along streets or other public places upon carts, drays, cars, trucks or in any other manner shall be so loaded as to avoid causing any loud noises or disturbing the peace and quiet of such streets or other public places.
No person shall drive or propel any motor vehicle in any street or public place with chains fastened to the wheels in such a manner that they or any part of them will strike any other part of the vehicle on the revolution of the wheels or with any other part of such vehicle so loose or out of repair as to create any loud or unnecessary noise.
Neighborhood of St. Luke's Hospital. The territory included within the following bounds is created as a hospital or quiet zone: the north side of Third Street, the south side of First Street, the west side of Dubois Street, and the east side of Johnson Street. No person shall create an unreasonable noise within such zone.
Prohibited acts. The following are specifically forbidden within such zone:
The operation of any radio, radio device, device for the playing of prerecorded music or sound, playing of a mechanical or electronic musical instrument, or the operation of a loudspeaker, amplifier or mechanical or electronic instrument or sound-producing device of any kind, except as may be specifically permitted by ordinance or law, which is so placed and operated that the sounds coming therefrom can be heard to the annoyance or inconvenience of a reasonable person within such zone. This section shall apply to any sound originating from within a premises or from within or on a motor vehicle.
The calling of wares for sale.
Scope of section. Such specific enumeration shall not be construed as limiting the general restrictions contained in Subsection A.
Temporary quiet zones may be established in residential zones by the City Manager, for a period of no longer than 90 consecutive days, in instances where the health, safety or well-being of persons in such zones may be aided thereby. All activities prohibited by § 212-5 of this chapter shall be prohibited in such temporary quiet zones, together with any additional activities as the City Manager may, in his discretion, also deem necessary, under all facts and circumstances, to prohibit during such temporary time period.
The measurement of any sound or noise shall be made with a sound-level meter using an A-scale decibel level. The measurement shall be conducted at or within 10 feet of the property line of the property on which such noise is generated.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished up to $250 per day for each violation. Each day that a violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
Sounds connected with organized sporting events of any public or private school or with City of Newburgh Recreation Department sponsored or permitted special events or sports programs or other community sporting activities conducted on school or Village-owned playing fields are exempted from the limitations of this chapter.
Sounds connected with activities and equipment of the City of Newburgh Department of Public Works are exempted from the limitations of this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall in no case remove or render less restrictive limitations on noise generated or other conditions imposed for specific properties by actions of the City of Newburgh Planning Board or by the actions of the City of Newburgh Zoning Board of Appeals or required under other applicable laws or regulations.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department of the City of Newburgh, the Code Enforcement Officers of the City of Newburgh, the Fire Department of the City of Newburgh, or other officials designated by the City Manager.