As a matter of fact, I didn't know. Following is the lead article in the July 2023 Strasburg Signal:
So, my first question is: where can we find it (Strasburg's noise ordinance, so that we can read and become familiar with it)?
My next questions are: are there "guidelines"? If so, then where can we find them?
My last question is: why isn't the noise ordinance being enforced?
Loud motorcycles, cars and tractor-trailers roll through town revving their engines 24/7. To make matters worse, some motorcycles and cars have music playing at maximum volume. Clearly, this is "loud ... disturbing ... objectionable noise ... that disturbs the public peace and rest."
It's good to put articles in the Strasburg Signal that are of interest to us "townpeople". It would be even better in this case if they included links to the noise ordinance and "guidelines".
It's good to know that Strasburg has a noise ordinance. However, having a noise ordinance and guidelines don't solve the problem. If the noise ordinance is to be effective, then it has to be enforced.
BTW, it isn't always "townspeople" who are making the noise. In fact, I believe that most of the noise is not coming from "townspeople". With any law it doesn't matter who breaks the law. It's like speeding. Speed limits apply to anyone who exceeds the speed limit in town--"townspeople" and "non-townspeople" alike.
