Noise Ordinance0MIMP011,161M
WHEREAS, the increased population of Randolph County has resulted in a
higher density of population, with ogle living in closer proximity to each
other; and
WMEREAS, the number of motor vehicles, televisions, radios, and other
devices originating high volume of noise has increased to the extent that
unreasonably loud, intense noise has become a nuisance, annoyance and health
hazard to much of the population of Randolph County; and
WHI!,'REAS, the health and welfare of the people of this county require
enactment of an ordinance to minimize and control the emission of such loud,
intense noises which disturb the tranquility of the community and jeopardize
the health, Safety Or Welfare of the People;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Sections 153A-121 and 153A-133 of the General
Statutes of North Carolina, the Commissioners of Randolph County do enact the
following ordinance for the purposes of promoting, safeguarding and maintaining
the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and the peace and dignity of
the county.
LDUD AND DISM1113ING NOISE
Section 1.
(a) Subject to the provisions of this Section, the creation of any
unreasonably loud and disturbing noise of such character, intensity and
duration as to be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of any
individual is prohibited in Randolph County.
i(b) The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing
noises in, violati,on of this Section, but such (,,numeration shall, not be deemed
to be, exclusive:
(1) The use of any loud, boisterous or raucous language or shouting so
as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the
vie.,,inity.
(2) The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motor-
cycle, bus 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 onl
as a danger signal; the creation by means of any such signal device of any
unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for any
unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
(3) The playing of any radio, phonograph, tape player, television set,
musical instrument or sound amplification device in such manner or with such
volume, particularly during hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to
annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in any dwelling,
hotel or other type of residence.
(4) The keeping of any animal which, by causing frequent or long
continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the
vicinity.
(5) The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so
out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary
grating, grinding, rattling, or other noise.
Section 2.
The presence of the owner or tenant on the premises from which the noise
emanates, shall be prima facie evidence that such owner or tenant is the
originator of such noise.
Section 3.
If any person or persons shall violate this ordinance he or she shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than Fifty
($50.00) Dollars or imprisonment for not more than three (3) days or by both
fine and imprisonment. Each separate violation shall constitute a separate
offense.
Section 4.
This ordinance shall apply to all areas in Randolph County outside of
the corporate limits of the municipalities located therein unless adopted by
the municipality pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 153A-122.
Section 5.
If any word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph of this ordinance shall be
adjudged invalid and of no effect, it shall not affect the remaining portions
therein and they shall ranain effective and enforceable.
Section 6.
This ordinance shall. become effective on September 1, 1985.
Upon motion of Commissioner Davidson, seconded by Commissioner Langley,
the foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote;
Ayes: F'rye, Davidson, Langley, Comer
Noes: None
1, Alice D. Dawson, Clerk of the Randolph County Board of CkAinissioners,
do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the
governing body of Randolph County at a regular meeting thereof, a quorum
being present.
The 5th day of August, 1985.
Clerk to the Board
This ordinance was introduced at the July 8, 1.985 meeting of the Randolph
County Board of Commissioners.