§ 326-7. Noise regulations., Chapter 326. Peace and Good Order, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, North Wildwood

The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, streetcar or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.

The playing of any radio, phonograph, tape recorder, CD player, cassette player or other machine or device for reproducing sound or playing a musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, at any time, but more particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb the quiet comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.

To permit the barking, howling, crying or making of other sounds or noises by fowl, dog or other animals so as to cause annoyance or disturbance to the public or annoy or disturb the rest or quiet or endanger the comfort, repose, health or safety of others.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 126, Animals.

The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or motorboat engine except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 8:00 a.m. And 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety, and then only with a permit from the Building Inspector, which permit may be renewed for a period of three days or less while the emergency continues.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 166, Buildings, Demolition of.

The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.

The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 330, Peddling and Soliciting.

The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks, cars, wagons, boats or aircraft, for advertising or other purposes, to attract the attention of the passing public, or which is so placed and operated that the sounds coming therefrom can be heard to the annoyance, disturbance or inconvenience of travelers upon any street or public place or to persons in any neighboring places.

To cry or call out for the purpose of gaining passengers for any boat, cab, hack, taxi or other vehicle.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 308, Noise, and Ch. 338, Public Health Nuisances.