§ 15-16. Declaration of policy.

The City Council of the City of Bristol finds and declares that excessive noise is a serious hazard to the health, welfare and quality of life of the citizens of the city; exposure to certain levels of noise can result in physiological, psychological and economic damage; a substantial body of science and technology exists by which excessive noise may be substantially abated; the primary responsibility for control of noise rests with the state and the political subdivisions thereof, which political subdivisions include the City of Bristol; and each person has a right to an environment free from noise that may jeopardize his health, safety or welfare. It is therefore the declared policy of the City of Bristol to promote an environment free from noise that jeopardizes the health and welfare of its citizens. Now, therefore, pursuant to the authority granted to it in its Charter and in Section 7-148 General Municipal Powers, of the Connecticut General Statutes to preserve the public peace and good order, and to prevent disturbing noise, this article is hereby enacted.

(Ord. of 10-12-04)