VILLAGE
OF WILLIAMSVILLE CODE
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Chapter 73: Public
Order
§ 73-1. Purpose.
§ 73-2. Definitions.
§ 73-3. Prohibited
noise.
§ 73-1. Activities
requiring permit from Mayor.
§ 73-5. Street
peddlers and vendors
[HISTORY: Adopted by
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Williamsville 12-11-89 L.L. No.
5-1989. Amendments where applicable.]
§ 73-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter
is to provide for the regulation and control of activities inimical to
the peace, quiet, good order and safety of the inhabitants of the Village
of Williamsville.
§ 73-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter,
the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
EMERGENCY - A public
calamity exposing any person or property to imminent danger of loss or
harm.
PEDDLER/STREET VENDOR
- Any person offering goods or services for profit while traveling door
to door upon the public streets.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
- A motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), trail bike, minibike, snowmobile
or any other vehicle which is propelled by any power other than human power
and is designed for or capable of cross-country travel.
REFUSE-COMPACTING VEHICLE
- Any vehicle which is either designed to be used or is used to compact
or tier refuse, garbage or trash.
§ 73-3. Prohibited
noise.
It shall be unlawful to:
A. Erect, demolish, alter
or repair any building exterior or excavate any site between the hours
of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except in the case of emergency or in the interest
of public safety.
B. Operate any refuse-compacting
vehicle between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
C. Operate or permit
the operation of a lawn mower or recreational vehicle or a chain saw or
log splitter, except for the emergency removal of trees and limbs from
any street, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
D. Use any sound-amplification
device or other instrument for the purpose of attracting attention, except
in the case of an emergency or as hereafter limited.
E. Discharge any explosive
device or firearm.
F. Operate any amusement
ride, outdoor show, outdoor exhibition, entertainment or performance between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
G. Create any loud noise
which disturbs the public peace in any way between the hours of 12:00 p.m.
and 8:00 a.m.
§ 73-4. Activities
requiring permit from Mayor.
A. The following activities
when conducted by any individual or private organization shall be permitted
only upon issuance of a permit by the Mayor:
(1) Winterfest.
(2) Foot- or bike races.
(3) Block parties.
(4) Outdoor exhibitions.
(5) Sidewalk sales.
(6) Bonfires or any other
open fire.
(7) Operation of four
(4) or more coin-operated amusement devices on one (1) premises.
(8) Street vending or
peddling.
(9) Distribution of printed
matter on a public street for the purpose of commercial solicitation.
(10) Any activity that
involves a sound-amplification device.
B. Issuance of a Mayor's
permit under Subsection A shall be conditioned upon written assurance by
the applicant that all reasonable efforts will be made to:
(1) Assure the public
safety.
(2) Limit the accumulation
of refuse.
(3) Maintain good order
and decorum.
(4) Control noise level.
§ 73-5. Street peddlers
and vendor
A. No person, whether on
foot or in a vehicle, shall sell, peddle, hawk or vend upon the public
streets or other public areas of the village or go from house to house
soliciting purchases unless a permit has been first issued by the Mayor.
The permit shall be produced by the peddler or vendor upon the request
of any individual solicited.
B. A permit granted hereunder
shall not be transferable and shall expire on the first day of June of
each year.
C. No person shall engage
in solicitation or peddling at any time before 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00
p.m. except upon invitation from or an appointment with the resident.
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