§ 75-2. Declaration of findings and policy.

Whereas excessive sound and vibration are a serious hazard to the public health and welfare, safety and the quality of life; and whereas a substantial body of science and technology exists by which excessive sound and vibration may be substantially abated; and whereas the People have a right to and should be ensured an environment free from excessive sound and vibration that may jeopardize their health or welfare or safety or degrade the quality of life, now, therefore, it is the policy of the Village of Rhinebeck to prevent excessive sound and vibration which may jeopardize the health and welfare or safety of its citizens or degrade the quality of life.