§ 26-28. Maximum permissible sound levels generally.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided, any noise which emanates from any operation, activity or source and which exceeds the maximum permissible sound levels established in this section below is hereby prohibited. Such levels shall be measured at the property boundary of the complainant closest to the sound source or at any point within the property of the complainant affected by the noise or at any point of the interior of the complainant's residence. When a noise source can be identified and its noise measured in more than one zoning district classification, the limits of the most restrictive classification shall apply.

MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

Zoning District Classification	Maximum dBA Daytime	Maximum dBA Nighttime
R1, R2, R3	62	57
Commercial	62	57
Industrial	62	57

 

(b)

Measurements in multifamily dwellings or mixed use structures. In a structure used as a multifamily dwelling or a mixed use structure, the chief of police or town police officer may take measurements to determine sound levels from indoor common areas or other dwelling units within the structure, when requested to do so by a residential occupant in possession and control thereof. Such measurement shall be taken at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source, with doors and windows to the receiving area closed.

(Ord. of 3-24-2015)

(Ord. of 3-24-2015)