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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XX OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS, CHAPTER 3 NOISE CONTROL, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SECTIONS CONCERNING THE HOURS OF PROHIBITED ACTS AND INCREASING THE PENALTIES.
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WHEREAS, the prevalence of noise emanating from construction in the City of Newark is widespread and disrupts the peace and tranquility of Newark residents; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council is desirous of extending the prohibition of construction during various times on Saturdays; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 authorizes a municipality to make, amend, repeal and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this State or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 authorizes a municipality to utilize a range of fines and penalties for the violation of any ordinance it may have the authority to pass.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
Note: Additions are shown as underlined and bold. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs.
1. Title XX Offenses, Miscellaneous, Chapter 3 Noise Control, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented is amended as follows:
20:3-13. PROHIBITED ACTS.
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit the following acts:
a. Creation of unnecessary Noise, or a Noise disturbance.
b. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, portable stereo device, tape recorder, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier, or similar device which produces, reproduces, or amplifie...
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