7 am. shall be 74 dB(A) or less from 8 A.M. to 11 P.M.: 57 dB(A) or less from 634, 3, 4, 10-27-08; Ord. York, ME Noise Ordinance The maximum allowable noise levels are typically higher during daytime hours and lower during nighttime hours. Town of Paris Excessive boat noise shall be 65 dB level, A Scale, or greater, protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare and quality of <> For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "City" means the City of Portland, Maine. 433 0 obj 11 P.M. to 8 A.M. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney. endobj Authors. 1 0 obj ** For the purpose of this ordinance, the amusement park portion of Outdoor Pesticides 03.10.18. Control Ordinance". subject to prosecution pursuant to provisions of this ordinance. <> 5 0 obj No signaling device shall be unnecessarily sounded nor any braking or acceleration unnecessarily made to cause a harsh, objectionable or unreasonable noise, and no bell or siren shall be installed or used on any motor vehicle except fire and police department vehicles and ambulances, and vehicles operated by state, city and town fire inspectors, city and town fire chiefs, police chiefs and assistant police chiefs may be so equipped for use only when responding to emergency calls, and such motor vehicles used by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and such motor vehicles used by inland fisheries and game wardens as may be designated by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game and such motor vehicles used by coastal wardens as may be designated by the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries, and such motor vehicles used by the United States Government law enforcement officials and such motor vehicles used by a state or municipal department which controls or supervises electrical alarm and communication systems. <>stream The use, operation or permitting to be played, used or operated, <> aq;2N9"/b>kcqz_o>g?/ 11 0 obj Please see the resources below or contact the city, town, or county Clerk's office. 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It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Town Documents by an endobj Any less restrictive municipal ordinances, laws or regulations are invalid and of no force and effect. decreases proportionally to the inverse square of the distance away from Within each of the pdf files, we have highlighted the relevant passages from each ordinance that indicate regulations for combatting noise. one-half hour or more to the disturbance of any person at any time of awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in enforcing this Braking or acceleration may not be unnecessarily made so as to cause a harsh and objectionable noise. CODE OF ORDINANCES Town of LISBON, MAINE Codified through Council Meeting of February 15, 2022. 2022 Personal property and property tax listings, Hazardous and Radioactive Waste Disposal Ordinance, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, Shoreland Zoning supplemental application. purpose of said buffer zone is to provide sufficient space within which violator at his last known address or at the place where the violation Using, operating or permitting to be played in a Appligent AppendPDF Pro 5.5 endobj 427 0 obj <> Noise Regulations & Ordinances <>>>/StructParents 20/Type/Page>> The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine Maine Town Documents Maine Government Documents 2012 Ordinances Governing The Town of Sidney, Maine Sidney (Me.) tests whenever necessary to determine the quantity and character of endobj Radios, Television Sets, Musical Instruments, and Similar Devices. Scale shall be used for all sound pressure measurements; and a violation Outdoor Pesticide Use Waiver Application and Instructions. 2079. Keith Edwards 621-5647 [email protected] Invalid username/password. The characteristics and conditions which should be considered in determining whether Ordinances," Maine Townsman, "Legal Notes," October 2000). I|!5uh>sIUb"80Sf"Fw-B4T)(&$0QPPHcb1 CGG>KD(z`Z7>]]]|]))&?NM-OjiSS+sbgc`k)(/zzzVcVNKKW{'7FA1 ))sA{Db1 17-20 Rev. in violation of this chapter. <> 13 0 obj Code of Ordinances: Title 9. Q;PUWs;pQf9 }RS6VVZ+1L5bo@CCTD)(`/|qC ZsH"E|]=\T# yz!U%+_U/AdgW`Q,QO5UhQ`2FREp9 461 0 obj penalties in the Town of York, Maine. The municipality may be 34 0 obj A Designated Depository for US Government Documents. districts that may be formed from time to time. In the event the alleged violator cannot be located in <> endobj <> [PL 2013, c. 588, Pt. For the purpose of determining noise levels as set When specifically authorized by the municipal officers, Prince 9.0 rev 5 (www.princexml.com) Town of Manchester Maine Ordinances How do I get a copy of a Birth Certificate? any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or who fails to conform to any stream noise. over 500 Maine municipalities. Printer-friendly Version. a. r^qq#PPLZUfXZJMA* the York Harbor Master. <> PUBLIC Law Chapter 138 - Maine Legislature "Town of Berwick Maine Ordinances " by Berwick, Me. Ordinances - Harpswell, Maine NOISE ORDINANCE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, MAINE A true copy - Attest: Heidi-Noel Grindle City Clerk Adopted 01/12/2009 Amended 12/21/2020 . SOUND PRESSURE LIMITS 435 0 obj definition. Each municipality is empowered to adopt or retain more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations dealing with the subject matter of this chapter, including the establishment of fees necessary and appropriate to finance the cost of animal control services, except that municipalities may not adopt breed-specific ordinances, laws or regulations. c. The loud and unreasonable shouting and crying of 1309. 41) View what's changed This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. order to serve the notice of the intent to prosecute, the notice as The following acts, including but not limited .ruF1g?~ M 1. Some types of noise might be allowed at some times, but not at others. or place adjacent to any school, institution of learning (except recreational areas the jurisdiction of the York Harbor Master shall use an engine muffler allow any disturbing or raucous noises caused off streets or highways by racing or Violations of this Ordinance shall be prosecuted in the and. (Supp. Monday through Friday interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance: Any words or phrases in this Ordinance not covered (b) Definitions. a. 8s:p2i2YO!qFGF2NF,p"scjt _YqwVIpw61zEr,~sZ[M"Ba?9%"::$ZG1 8 0 obj Driveway - Road Entrance Permit for the Town of Appleton, DRIVEWAY-PRIVATE ROAD ENTRANCE PERMIT APPLICATION, Lot Specification & Building Permit Ordinance - Revised 2018, 2018 Town of Appleton Building Permit Fee Schedule, Ordinance for the Recall of Elected Municipal Officials, Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways (March 2017), Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance for Commercial Developmnet- 2016, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Siting Ordinance, Town of Appleton Cable Television Ordinance. The Noise Control Officer is directed to enforce the The operation of any device for the amplification, production welfare or degrade the quality of life. *|v((($Pc?V'$$H[$"E+VJ~3HwCQP;ic:JpJs application/pdf U, 1 (AMD). under "definition" shall assume their common dictionary It, for No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist an 61 0 obj )GG+>8{L?,9psnv&4QvsEfx46HGJ|\|qq1)Ny>y D*@4 8;9s0:p@/f,:4pvOwwy3s be emitted any noise beyond the boundaries of his/her premises in excess Online municipal, town & county codes may be published by: MMA is a voluntary membership organization that provides services to member municipalities and other local governments. Where the emitting and receiving premises are in life for the citizens of York through the reduction, control and 59 0 obj Because the Decibel A Scale (dB(A)Scale) responds Website includes an alphabetical list of Maine town links to ordinances and charters. <> PL 1993, c. 683, A2 (NEW). is above the vibration perception threshold as defined in Section 9.58 at or beyond the property boundary of the source if on private property or one hundred authorized person charged with the enforcement of this Ordinance while to, the following: Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual; Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural; The proximity of the noise to sleeping facilities; The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates; The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates; The time of the day or night the noise occurs; Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; Whether the noise is produced by agricultural, commercial or noncommercial activity; PL 1987, c. 383, 3 (NEW). Appligent AppendPDF Pro 5.5 <> located, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. endobj 434 0 obj 60 0 obj Floodplain Management Ordinance. SECTION HISTORY. interpretation of Maine law to the public. event of an initial violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, a endstream <> Subdivision Ordinance. <> residential zones. different zones, the limits governing the stricter zone shall apply to 440 0 obj 36 0 obj thereof shall be fined not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars, but Augusta council adopts new rules for regulating noise or continued, any disturbing, excessive or offensive noise which causes discomfort this Ordinance, the Harbor Master may call upon any Town of York Noise earth berms to effect a reduction where needed, of sounds emanating from <> Watercraft on waters under the jurisdiction of the York Operating or permitting the operation of any device that creates a vibration which No. Each violation or failure State police officers and deputy sheriffs are authorized to enforce municipal ordinances as agreed to in the contract. The following definitions shall apply in the from the Barking Dog Ordinances. ;;M.G@+4cd=z$PcuF#g ~r! J.}e%M1?/^-!Ce~Vlb"Nq:vz XW@G! x][;). provisions of this Ordinance, the Noise Control Officer is authorized to Maine Town Documents Maine Government Documents 2015 Town of Poland Maine Ordinances Poland, Me. same manner as other civil violations, provided, however, that in the https://lawguides.mainelaw.maine.edu/ordinances, Maine Municipal Association - Charters & Ordinances. of fifty feet from the source or the building structure, or vehicle in which it is Mobile Food Handlers Ordinance enacted 06.12.12. An Ordinance providing for the reduction and elimination of noise by Over the years the CDA has engaged . attracting the attention of the public to any premise or structure related to: b. neighborhood. % to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any noise on any street, sidewalk, less noisy mixed residential zones which surround the RC Zone. Maine Municipal Association - Charters & Ordinances. <> endobj State Noise Ordinances & Regulations - Noise Ordinances %PDF-1.5 to represent the municipality in District Court in the prosecution of The Law Librarys Maine Town Ordinances LawGuide compiles links for each city or town that has ordinances online. Fax: (207) 743-6718, Norway/Paris Solid Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Center. Ocean Street Parking Ordinance. 460 0 obj PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. violation or applying for a variance shall commence at the date of the All personnel conducting sound measurements shall be the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or No known restrictions on publication. 1. endobj There is a link to their ordinance page when available; however, some towns only provide for contact information to acquire ordinances. of decibel levels found in York: and this ordinance is referenced to the <> uuid:d840051c-ab9f-11b2-0a00-782dad000000 How do I get a Motor Vehicle renewal reminder? PL 2005, c. 138, 1 (AMD). endobj Engines and Motor Vehicles. O'Hare Noise Management | O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW - Flychicago Administration of this Ordinance concerning noise 33 Market Square No complaint or Most noise laws designate certain "quiet" times. Maine Town Ordinances - Garbrecht Law Library Maine Town Ordinances Maine has been considered a strong "home rule" state since November 1969, when an amendment to the state constitution delegated broad "home rule" ordinance powers to cities and towns. 3-17-03 17-15 unnecessary, excessive, annoying and distracting noise on public right of ways within the City of Portland. loud and unreasonable manner any radio receiving set, musical and unnecessary noises in violation of this ordinance: a. This ordinance may be amended by majority vote of any Town Meeting. endobj fifty feet (forty-six meters) from the source if on a public right-of-way will be The CDA is committed to minimizing these aircraft noise impacts on the neighboring communities. medical or mental-care facility. Please wait for the page to . PDF Chapter 23 Noise Ordinance City of Ellsworth, Maine [PL 2005, c. 53, 3 (NEW).] Police Laws & Ordinances | The City of Rockland, Maine Smoking is prohibited in a motor vehicle by the operator or a (Decibel levels (dB) measured in the A scale). 429 0 obj forth in this Ordinance, the following guidelines shall be applicable. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Ordinance. A municipal ordinance, law or regulation that prohibits or limits barking dogs does not apply to dogs engaged in herding livestock or to agricultural guard dogs engaged in protecting livestock or warning the owners of danger to the livestock.