The idling ordinance provides and exemption for refrigerated trucks. The language from the ordinance is below with the exception (a) for refrigeration trucks:

No person shall leave idling for more than three (3) minutes any motor vehicle in any area of the city, except in the following instances:

(1) Motors used to run refrigeration units may be left idling to permit uninterrupted refrigeration;

(2) A motor vehicle may be left idling if necessary for the repair of that vehicle;

(3) This provision shall not apply to motor vehicles which must be kept idling in order to install, maintain or repair equipment or infrastructure.

(4) This provision shall not apply in any situation in which the health or safety of a driver or passenger requires the idling of the vehicle.

Because the issue is not a violation of the ordinance, another option would be to explain your concern directly to the management of the store. The store phone number is (802) 861-9700.

What about noise ordinance? The Mayor came around at start of academic year saying noise issues would be addressed. "Machinery, power equipment, and construction noise are prohibited from between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am. " There are exemptions but City Market would be hard pressed to fit in one of those.

Issue acknowledged.

The Noise ordinance can only be enforced by the Police Department. An officer would have to determine if the noise was unreasonable.

The police Department can be reached at 658-2700.

Issue closed