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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING UNREASONABLY LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY
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<br /> NOISE IN THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS, NORTH CAROLINA
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<br /> BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County,
<br />North Carolina, that the following ordinance be and the same is hereby
<br />adopted:
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<br /> Section 1. (a) Subject to the provisions of this ordinance,
<br />creation of any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise of
<br />such character as would be a detriment to public health, comfort, safety,
<br />welfare and prosperity of the residents of Cabarrus County,.North Carolina,
<br />is prohibited.
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<br /> (b) The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, dis-
<br />turbing and unuecessary noises in violation of this Ordinance, but said
<br />enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:,
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<br /> (1) The sounding of any horn or signal device on any auton~bile,
<br />motorcycle, bus or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger
<br />signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or
<br />if in motion only as a danger signal; the creation by means of any such
<br />signal device of any unreasonable loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of
<br />such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
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<br /> (2) The playing of any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument
<br />in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during hours between
<br />11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or
<br />repose of any person in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.
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<br /> (3) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out cf
<br />repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating,
<br />grinding, rattling or other noise.
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<br /> (4) The creation of any excessive and unreasonable noise on any
<br />street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, library or court
<br />while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, or any church
<br />services, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution.
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<br /> (5) The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers, vendors, which dis-
<br />turbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood.
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<br /> (6) The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or device
<br />for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise for any per-
<br />formance, show, sale, display or advertisement of merchandise, or any
<br />other commercial or non-commercial purpose, unless the permission of the
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners has been given.
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<br /> Section 2. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance
<br />shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in
<br />the discretion of the Court not to exceed $50.00 or 30 days or by both
<br />such fine and imprisonment.
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<br /> This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption.
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<br />This the 7th day of June, 1982.
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<br />/s/ Rall)h C. Bonds
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<br />Ralph Bonds, Chairman
<br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners
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