Horns, signaling devices. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle on any street or public place in the Village for longer than three seconds in any period of one minute or less, except as a danger warning; the creation of any unreasonable loud or harsh sound by means of any signaling device and the sounding of any plainly audible device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; the use of any signaling device except one operated by hand or electricity; the use of any horn, whistle or other device operated by engine exhaust and the use of any signaling device when traffic is for any reason held up.

Radios, phonographs, similar devices. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set; musical instrument, phonograph or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in a loud and unnecessary manner. The operation of any set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a manner as to be plainly audible at the properly line of the building, structure or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

Loudspeakers, amplifiers for advertising. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting attention of the public to any building or structure. Announcements over loudspeakers can only be made by the announcer in person and without the aid of any mechanical device.

Animals, birds. The keeping of any animal or bird which causes frequent or long continued unnecessary noise.

Exhausts. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine or motorboat except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

Construction or repair of buildings. The erection (including excavation), demolition, construction, alteration or repair of any building, as well as the operation of any construction equipment or any other similar equipment attended by loud or unusual noise, other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on weekends. The Village Administrator may modify or waive the hour restrictions identified in the preceding sentence for a particular project for a specified duration if modifying or waiving the hour restrictions is in the public interest. At a minimum, a requested waiver shall include the project description, the location of the project, the time line for the requested exemption, and a plan to monitor compliance with stationary noise limits. The Village Administrator may grant the request, deny the request or grant the request with conditions. The Village Administrator may review, amend, or rescind an approved waiver at its discretion. Any party aggrieved by the Village Administrator's decision may appeal the decision to the Village Board by submitting written notice to the City Clerk within 30 days of the decision.

Schools, courts, churches, hospitals. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church or court while in use, or adjacent to any medical facility, which unreasonably interferes with the normal operation of that institution, or which disturbs or unduly annoys patients, provided that conspicuous signs are displayed in those streets indicating a school or medical facility. No person, while on public or private grounds adjacent to any building, or while within any building in which a school or any class thereof is in session, shall willfully make or assist in the making of any noise or diversion which disturbs or tends to disturb the peace or good order and operation of such school session or class thereof.

Permit required. The use of loudspeakers or amplifying devices on the streets or in the parks of the Village of Mount Horeb is prohibited unless the party desiring to use such loudspeaker or amplifying device first obtains a permit from the Village Clerk.

Grounds or reasons for denial or allowance. The Chief of Police shall have the authority to revoke such permit when he believes such loudspeaker or amplifying device is becoming a nuisance because of the volume, the method in which it is being used or the location in which it is being operated.

Time restrictions. The Chief of Police shall not grant a permit to use a loudspeaker or amplifying device before the hours of 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. No permit shall be granted to anyone who, in the opinion of the Chief of Police, uses said loudspeaker or amplifying device in such a manner or for such a purpose as to constitute a nuisance.

No operation or activity shall transmit any noise exceeding 75 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 70 dBA from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The following are exempt from the regulations 1) noises not directly under the control of the property owner; 2) noises from temporary construction or maintenance activities during daylight hours; 3) noises from emergency, safety, or warning devices.

Sound levels under this subsection shall be measured with a Type 1 sound level meter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American National Standards Institute in specification S1.4 (revised 1971). Measurements shall be made using an A-weighted network of the sound level meter. Under this subsection, noises capable of being accurately measured with such equipment shall be deemed to be those noises which cause fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two decibels.

Location of exterior lighting. Light fixtures for multifamily and nonresidential uses shall only be permitted in locations depicted on approved site plans.

Orientation of exterior lighting fixture. In no instance shall an exterior lighting fixture be oriented so that the lighting element (or a transparent shield) is visible from any neighboring property in any zoning district. The use of shielded luminaries, flat lenses and careful fixture placement is encouraged so as to facilitate compliance with this requirement. Decorative lighting fixtures using bulbs of less than 100 watts shall be not subject to the requirements of this subsection.

Maximum intensity and timing of exterior lighting.

Minimum intensity of exterior lighting in vehicle circulation areas. All areas designated on required site plans for vehicular parking, loading, or circulation and used for any such purpose after sunset shall provide artificial illumination in such areas at a minimum intensity of 0.2 footcandle.

Flashing, flickering and other distracting lighting. Flashing, flickering and/or other lighting which may distract motorists are prohibited.

Nonconforming lighting. All lighting fixtures existing prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be considered as legal conforming light fixtures. However, any additional or replacement fixtures shall meet the requirements of this section. Full compliance with this section may also be included as a condition of approval for any revised site plan, conditional use or planned development request.

Special events lighting. Any temporary use using exterior lighting which is not in complete compliance with the requirements of this section shall secure a conditional use permit.