A citizen complaint has led to a complete re-evaluation of Appomattox County's current noise ordinance.  As it exists, the County Attorney believes it to be unenforceable and possibly unconstitutional based on previous rulings by the Virginia Supreme Court.

The current ordinance states the following: "The creation and continuation of any loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise is prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, make or contribute to creating any loud or disturbing noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual or such noises as to disturb the quiet and peace of any citizen."

Such noises can be defined noises from pets or vehicles.

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