City of Leadington, MO Noise Regulations

[Ord. No. 256, 6-8-2010; Ord. No. 348, 1-9-2018]

The following acts, among others, are specifically declared to be unreasonably loud or unusually loud noises in violation of this Article; provided, however, that the following enumerations shall not be deemed to be exclusive, to wit:

Engine Braking Devices. It shall be unlawful to operate or use an engine braking device in the City of Leadington, except in emergencies. For the purpose of this Section, an "engine braking device" is defined as a hydraulic electric engine attachment that converts a diesel engine into an air compressor by changing engine exhaust valve operation. Notice of this portion of the Article shall be posted at the place where the boundary of the City joins or crosses any highway by an appropriate sign notifying motorists of the passage of this prohibition.

Radios, Stereos and Band Boxes. It shall be unlawful to operate or play any radio, phonograph, musical instrument stereo, band box, boom box, or other device for the playing of music or oral text, in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during (but not limited to) the hours between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. so as to annoy or destroy the quiet, comfort, or repose of any persons in any dwelling, hotel or any other type of residence; provided that any such noise which can be distinctly heard at a distance of more than one hundred (100) feet from its source shall be deemed unreasonably loud or unusually loud.

Vehicle Horns. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle while not in motion on a public street or highway, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control; or, if in motion, the excessive or prolonged sounding of a horn or signal device except only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonable loud or harsh sound, and the sounding of such device for an unnecessary or unreasonable period of time.

Animals And Fowl. The keeping of any animal, bird or fowl which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall tend to disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity, particularly during (but not limited to) the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., provided that any such noise that can be distinctly heard at a distance of more than one hundred (100) feet from its source shall be deemed unreasonably loud or unusually loud.

Vehicular Noise Generally. The use of any automobile, motorcycle, street car or other motor vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

Drums, Loudspeakers, And Calling. The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device, unless a permit be obtained therefor from the Police Chief or his or her designee, which permit shall specify the place where such devices should be used and the hours thereof; or the unnecessary calling with the voice for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise or for advertising purposes between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

Go-Kart Racing. It shall be unlawful to operate any go-kart (also called "go-cart") or host any go-kart race within the City of Leadington, Missouri, before 7:00 A.M. each day of the week and after 10:00 P.M. on Monday through Saturday night and after 9:00 P.M. on Sunday night. Operating a go-kart during prohibited times is a violation of this Code by the operator of the go-kart (the driver). Permitting a customer or guest of a business enterprise to operate a go-kart on the property of the business enterprise is a separate violation of this Code by the business. As used in this Subsection, a "go-kart" means a motorized cart but does not include gravity propelled carts.

[Ord. No. 427, 10-10-2023]

[Ord. No. 256, 6-8-2010; Ord. No. 348, 1-9-2018]

Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit the following acts, to wit:

Parades. The playing or sounding of musical instruments or other deices by any person participating in a parade for which a permit, whether written or verbal, has been written by appropriate City officials pursuant to City ordinance.

Emergency Vehicles. The sounding of a horn, siren or loud speaker while operating a public safety department vehicle, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle in connection with the performance of official governmental functions to keep and preserve the peace and to protect public health, safety and welfare.

Alarms. The sounding of fire, burglar or other alarms or warning devices which are designated to alert or warn persons of a fire, tornadoes or other dangers or hazards, including burglary and theft.