Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
A. All noise and vibration producing machineries (e.g. generator) shall be enclosed by a building/structure and shall be provided with effective noise absorbing materials, noise silencers, anti-vibration mountings, insulation and muffers and an open yard of not less than twenty (20) meters from the nearest adjoining property planted with trees to act as butlers.
B. As a general measure of noise abatement in vehicle-congested areas. greenery buffers shall be established between such areas and residential sites.
C. All construction activities located within commercial and residential areas shall be regulated so as not to constitute nuisance.
D. Establishments offering videoke services shall be allowed to operate only in commercial zones and only up to 12:00 Midnight unless the building in which they operate are equipped with soundproofing materials.
Section IV3.02. On Blowing of Homs. The unnecessary or excessive blowing of horn of any motor vehicle unless necessary to operate said vehicle safely is prohibited within the vicinity of the following areas, hereby declared as Quiet Zones, during specific hours as provided hereunder pursuant to Municipal Ordinance No. 14-2007.
A. Churches-while religious service or ceremony is being held.
B. Schools-from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
C. Hospitals to any time of the day except in emergency cases.
D. Public buildings-from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
E. Residential Zone - from 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
Section IV3.03. It is further prohibited for any person to cause, create or allow the continuance of any unreasonable or unnecessarily loud, disturbing, unusual or frightening noise or disturbance, injurious to the health, peace, or quiet of the residents and property owners in any residential area from 9:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. The following noises and disturbances are hereby declared to be a violation of this ordinance:
A. Radio, phonograph, compact disc, television, or other electronic or mechanical sound-producing device including any musical instrument. The playing of any such devices in such a manner or with such volume as to unreasonably upset or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of other persons of nearby residential properties.
B. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets so as to unreasonably upset or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity.
C. The keeping of any animal, bird, or fowl, which emanates frequent or extended noise which shall unreasonably disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity; such as allowing or permitting any dog to bark repeatedly in an area where such barking can be clearly heard from nearby residential properties.
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