As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public has access, including but not
limited to a public street, road, thoroughfare, sidewalk, bridge,
alley, plaza, park, recreation area, public transportation facilities,
public building or area.
STREET
A way or place, of whatsoever nature, open to the use of
the public as a matter of right for purposes of vehicular travel or,
in the case of a sidewalk, for pedestrian travel. The term "street"
shall include the legal right-of-way, including, but not limited to,
the cartway or traffic lanes, curb, the sidewalks, whether paved or
unpaved, and any grass lots or other grounds found within the legal
right-of-way of a street. The term "street" shall apply irrespective
of what it is called or formally named, whether alley, avenue, court,
road or otherwise. The term "street" shall also include, for the purposes
of this chapter, shopping centers, parking lots, parks, playgrounds,
public buildings and similar areas open to the use of the public.
No person shall create any unreasonably loud disturbance or
unnecessary noise of such character, intensity or duration as to disturb
the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or to
the annoyance or inconvenience of travelers on the street or persons
in neighboring premises.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply to church
bells or chimes.