The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises in violation of this article; provided, however, that such enumeration shall not be construed to be exclusive to other noises, to wit:
(1) Radios, television, phonographs and musical instruments.
The playing of any radio, television, phonograph, or any musical instrument in such a manner, or with such volume, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., so as to create a noise such as is reasonably calculated to disturb a person of ordinary disposition under the same or similar circumstances, residing in a dwelling or other type of residence in the vicinity, shall be deemed a violation of this article.
(2) Automobiles and motorcycles.
The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle so out of repair, or loaded, or operated in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary noises, such as spinning or squealing tires, grating, grinding, rattling, or other noises, shall be deemed a violation of this article.
(3) Exhaust discharges.
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle, or boat engine, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom, shall be deemed as unnecessary noise and a violation of this article.
(1988 Code, ch. 7, sec. 4.02; Ordinance 1984-09, sec. II, adopted 7/23/84; 2010 Code, sec. 16-227)