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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING UNREASONABLy LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY NOISE IN THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS, NOR~. CAROLINA BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, that the following ordinance be and the same is hereby adopted: Section t. (a) S%~ject to the provisions of this ordinance, the creation of any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise of such character as would be a detriment to public health, comfort, safety, welfare and prosperity of the residents of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, is problbited. (b) The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this Ordinance, but said enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely: (1) The sounding of auy horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, 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 only as a danger signal; the creation by means of any such signal device of aay unreasonable loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. (2) The playing of any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, particulary during hours be~veen 11:00 P. M. and 7:00 A~ M. as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of auy person in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence. (3) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise. (4) The creation of any excessive and unreasonable noise on any street adjacent to any school; institution of learning, library or court while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, or any church services, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution. (5) The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers, venders, which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborho~d. (6) The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise for any performance, show, sale, display or advertisement of merchandise, or any other commercial or non-commercial purpose, unless the permission of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners.has been given. Section 2. Any person violating the provi$ious of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor aud upon conviction shall be fined in the discretion of the Court not to exceed $50.00 or 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.