Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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All complaints must be submitted within seven days of the alleged violation. All complaints must be signed by the complainant before an investigation can be initiated. Photographic and recorded evidence in support of the complaint is permitted, but not required.

Section 4. Maximum Sound Levels.

A. Sound Measurement. When a sound source is located in public spaces, sound measurements shall be made at, and sound level determination made in relation to, any location lawfully accessible to the public.

When the sound source is located on private property, sound measurements shall be made at the boundary line of such property or as close thereto as is feasible.

B. Sound Limitations. No person or persons owning, leasing, or controlling the operation of any source or sources of sound shall permit, either willfully, negligently, or by failure to provide necessary equipment or facilities or to take necessary precautions, the production of sound with a sound level greater than 85 dB(A) at any time, other than sounds associated with construction or maintenance work.

For any sounds above 85 dB(A) associated with construction or maintenance work, the Town Manager or the Town Manager’s designee is authorized to require the person to provide noise monitoring equipment, pay for consultants to advise the Town as to feasible alternatives to accomplish the work at lower sound levels, implement any reasonable noise mitigation measures, and/or to impose any reasonable time restrictions on the activity.

Section 5. Penalties.