Any unreasonably loud, disturbing noise which causes material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is hereby prohibited. Any noise of such character, intensity and continued duration which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is hereby prohibited.
(1999 Code, sec. 38-61)
The following acts, among others, are declared to be noise nuisances in violation of this division, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1) 
Radios.
The playing of any radio, television, phonograph or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.
(2) 
Loudspeakers.
The use of any stationary loudspeaker or amplifier or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., that disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof, or the operation of such loudspeaker or amplifier or other musical instrument at any time on Sunday; provided, however, that, upon application by the user of such devices, the city council may make special exemption or exception to this subsection for such times as the city council feels it will serve the public welfare.
(3) 
Steam whistles.
The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler, except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of danger, or the blowing of any other loud or far-reaching steam whistle within the city limits.
(4) 
Devices operated by compressed air.
The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air, unless the noise to be created is effectively muffled and reduced.
(5) 
Noise near schools and hospitals.
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school or institution of learning while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institutions, provided that conspicuous signs or other evidence is displayed in such manner as to indicate that such is a school or hospital street, or that such institutions are schools or hospitals.
(6) 
Loading or unloading.
The creation of any loud and excessive noise in connection with the loading or unloading of any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
(7) 
Shouting by peddlers.
The raucous shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
(8) 
Preaching or loud speaking on streets.
The loud speaking, preaching, orating or exhorting by any person upon any public street or sidewalk within the city limits.
(9) 
Use of drums or other instruments to attract attention.
The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noises, such as speaking, music or hallooing, to any performance, show, theater, moving picture house, sale of merchandise or display, without a permit from the council, which causes crowds of people to block or congregate upon the sidewalks and/or streets near or adjacent thereto.
(1999 Code, sec. 38-62)