[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Corbin
City 8-10-2009 by Ord. No. 10-2009. Amendments noted where applicable.]
It is unlawful to act in a loud and boisterous manner, so as
to inconvenience others or otherwise disrupt the public peace, quiet
and dignity.
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 79-1 above, and not in limitation thereof, it shall be unlawful to make or cause to be made any of the following loud, disturbing or unnecessary noises:
A.
The playing, using or operating, or participating in or permitting
the playing, using or operating of, any radio, receiving set, television,
stereo or other machine or device for producing or reproducing sound,
in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring
inhabitants or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for
convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room,
vehicle or chamber in which such device is operated, and who are voluntary
listeners thereto. The operation of any such noise producing device
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (prevailing time) in
such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from
the building, structure, device or vehicle in which it is located
shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
B.
Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets
or in a vehicle, dwelling or other establishment between the hours
of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort
or repose of person or persons in any dwelling, or of any person in
the vicinity, is a violation of this section.
C.
Maintaining a commercial establishment from which loud noises emanate
either as a result mechanicals, live or electronic entertainment or
patrons, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section
if the noise is plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet from the
place where it emanates between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(prevailing time).
It shall be unlawful for any person in possession of any apartment,
residence, room or commercial establishment under a lease or as owner
thereof, to permit any person or persons on the premises to violate
the provisions of this chapter.
It shall be unlawful to operate in the City of Corbin City any vehicle in such a manner so as to cause unnecessary noises to emanate from that vehicle in violation of the provisions of § 79-2 above.
The penalty for violation of this chapter shall be in accordance with the general penalty provisions set forth in Chapter 103 of these ordinances.
