Section 1. Definitions
Section 1. Definitions For the purpose of this by-law, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meaning given herein: A. “dBa” shall mean A-weighted sound level in decibels, as measured by a general purpose sound level meter complying with the provisions of the American National Standard Institute "Specifications for Sound Level Meter (ANSI SIR 19711)", properly calibrated, and operated on the "A" weighting network. B. “Enforcing person” shall mean any police officer of the Town. C. “Unreasonable or excessive noise” shall mean either of the following: (a) Noise measured in excess of 50 dBa between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., or in excess of 70 at all other times; or (b) Noise that is clearly audible by a person of normal hearing at a distance of two hundred (200) feet from its source. 14-57 Inserted under article 40, ATM May 16, 2018 14-58 Section 58 added under article 26, ATM May 9, 2022 78 D. Loud amplification device or similar equipment shall mean a radio, television, stereo, tape player, cassette player, compact disc player, MP3 player, loud speaker, sound amplifier, electronic device, or any other similar apparatus or equipment operated in such a manner that it creates excessive noise.