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  • a. b. c. d. Borough of State College, PA Tuesday, March 26, 2024

    Mar 26, 2024

    ·State College, PA
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    The Borough of State College Noise Control Ordinance, adopted January 19, 1995 and amended by Ordinance 1987 on April 16, 2012, establishes regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare by controlling excessive and disturbing noise throughout the borough. The ordinance applies to all persons, property, animals, equipment, appliances, instruments, and sound-emitting devices within State College. Key definitions include noise as any sound emitted by a person, appliance, equipment, instrument, device, or animal other than a barking dog, and noise disturbance as unlawful noises that disturb the comfort, repose, or peace of others. The ordinance explicitly does not interfere with more stringent requirements in other applicable rules, regulations, or ordinances, including Pennsylvania's Crimes Code (Title 18) and Vehicle Code (Title 75).

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6/12/2016 Stamford, CT Code of Ordinances

Jun 12, 2016

·Stamford, CT
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The City of Stamford adopted the Noise Control Ordinance on April 1, 1985 (Ordinance No. 548), approved by State Deputy Commissioner John W. Anderson on February 5, 1988, establishing regulations to protect citizens from excessive sound and vibration. The ordinance defines key terms including ambient noise measured at the L90 level (exceeded 90% of the time), commercial zones encompassing districts CCS, CN, CL, CD, CG, CI, CNN, BD, and BC, and daytime hours as 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and state/federal holidays. The chapter establishes measurement standards using decibels (dB) as the unit for sound-pressure level and defines construction, construction equipment, demolition, and related activities subject to noise control provisions.

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  • 6/12/2016 Virginia Beach, VA Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Virginia Beach, VA
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    Virginia Beach, VA Code of Ordinances Article II establishes noise regulations based on City Council's finding that excessive sound poses a serious hazard to public health, welfare, and quality of life (Ordinance No. 3082, adopted 5-12-09; amended by Ordinance No. 3180, 5-24-11). The ordinance declares a city policy to prevent excessive sound to the extent consistent with First Amendment rights and defines key measurement and operational terms including A-weighted sound levels measured in decibels (dB), background noise levels, emergency work exemptions, and vehicle classifications including gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) and gross combination weight ratings (GCWR). Specific sound sources are defined as instruments, machines, or devices capable of producing, reproducing, or amplifying sound, and motor carrier vehicles engaged in interstate commerce are referenced under Federal Noise Control Act regulations.

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  • 6/12/2016 Wilmington, DE Code of Ordinances

    Jun 12, 2016

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    The document is the Wilmington, Delaware Code of Ordinances Article III regarding noise control and abatement, effective June 12, 2016. It establishes definitions for key noise-related terms including A-weighted sound pressure levels, ambient noise levels, decibels, and various categories of events (city-sponsored, commercial) and zoning districts (residential, business, industrial). The article also defines emergency vehicles and other relevant terminology to be used in the enforcement of noise regulations throughout the city.

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  • 6/11/2016 Knoxville, TN Code of Ordinances

    Jun 11, 2016

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    This document presents Chapter 18 of the Knoxville, Tennessee Code of Ordinances, which establishes regulations for noise control within the city. The ordinance declares that excessive noise is detrimental to citizens' physical, mental, and social well-being and establishes standards to eliminate or reduce unnecessary and excessive noise. The chapter includes detailed definitions of key terms such as ambient noise, decibel measurements, impulsive sound, and distinctions between commercial, industrial, and residential uses for purposes of noise regulation.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART SEVEN - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is Part Seven of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, establishing the General Offenses Code. It presents a table of contents listing 15 articles covering various offenses including animal keeping, civil emergencies, disorderly conduct, noise, weapons, curfews, and other public conduct violations. The detailed section on Article 705 (Keeping of Animals) outlines the city's regulatory framework for animal maintenance, including definitions, permit requirements, and enforcement provisions to promote public health and safety.

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  • Tucson, AZ Code of Ordinances

    Tucson, AZ
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    Tucson's Code of Ordinances establishes noise control standards for residential, commercial, and industrial properties, with maximum permissible sound levels ranging from 62-85 dB(A) depending on property use and time of day. The ordinance prohibits specific activities that produce plainly audible noise beyond property lines, including continuous music or amplified sound exceeding 15 minutes, loud vehicle loading/unloading, disruptive animal sounds, and raucous vocalizations. Construction activities are restricted during evening and nighttime hours (8:00 p.m. through sunrise on weekdays and all day Sunday), with limited exceptions for residential work during daytime hours.

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  • Purpose. Sec. 164-3. - Definitions. [1.

    Stamford, CT
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    This document is an excerpt from Chapter 164 of the City of Stamford's municipal code establishing the "Noise Control Ordinance," adopted by the Board of Representatives on April 1, 1985 and approved by the State Deputy Commissioner on February 5, 1988. The ordinance was enacted to protect public health, safety, and quality of life by reducing, controlling, and preventing excessive noise and vibration. The document provides the ordinance's title, purpose, and defines key terms used in noise regulation enforcement, including ambient noise, commercial zones, construction, daytime hours, decibel measurements, and various equipment and activities subject to noise controls.

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  • Page 1 Chapter 40 - NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE ARTICLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS

    Syracuse, NY
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    This document presents the opening sections of Syracuse's Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 40), establishing the city's policy to prevent excessive and unnecessary noise in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The ordinance designates the Syracuse Police Department chief as the administrator responsible for enforcement and provides detailed definitions of key terms including emergency vehicles, construction activities, commercial operations, and various noise-related devices. The provisions are intended to be broadly interpreted to effectuate noise control purposes while preserving the police department's authority to conduct necessary activities.

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