It shall be unlawful for any person to make, or cause to be
made, noise which is unreasonable in character, intensity and duration
as to be detrimental to life or health of an individual of ordinary
sensibilities in the city.
(Ordinance O-2021-0309-A adopted 3/9/21)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made
any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the city
which is offensive to the ordinary sensibilities of the inhabitants
of the city, which noise renders the enjoyment of life or property
uncomfortable or interferes with public peace and comfort.
(2001 Code, sec. 94.21)
It shall be unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made
any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the city.
In this connection, bells and music boxes used on vehicles of ice
cream vendors and similar vendors to attract children as patrons are
exempt from the operation of this article; except that, when used,
the bells and music boxes are not operated so loudly as to be offensive
to the ordinary sensibilities of the inhabitants of the city and interfere
with public peace and comfort or make the enjoyment of life or property
uncomfortable.
(2001 Code, sec. 94.22)
The following acts, when unreasonable to an individual of ordinary
sensibilities, are deemed to be noises in violation of this article,
but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1)
The
sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle,
bus or other vehicle, while not in motion, except as a danger signal,
as may be required by state law, if another vehicle is backing, starting
or turning in such a way as likely to cause a collision.
(2)
The
sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle,
bus or other vehicle, while in motion, except as a danger signal,
as may be required by state law, if another vehicle is backing, starting
or turning in such a way as likely to cause a collision.
(3)
The
playing of any radio, phonograph or musical instrument in such a manner,
or with such volume, as to disturb the peace, quiet, comfort or repose
of persons in any dwelling, apartment, hotel or other type of residence.
(4)
The
keeping of any animal or fowl which emits or makes an unreasonably
loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise.
(5)
The
use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so out of repair,
or so loaded, which emits or creates loud or unnecessary grating,
grinding or rattling noise.
(6)
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.
(7)
The
discharge into the open air of the exhaust from any stationary steam
engine or stationary internal combustion engine, except through a
muffler or other device which will effectively and efficiently prevent
bus [loud] or unusual noises, annoying smoke and the escape of gas
or steam.
(8)
The
discharge into the open air of the exhaust from any motor vehicle
except through a muffler or other device which will effectively and
efficiently prevent loud and unusual noises and annoying smoke.
(9)
The
erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair,
of any building in a residential district, other than between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in the case of
urgent necessity in the interest of public safety, for which a permit
shall be obtained from the city secretary.
(10)
The creating of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary
noise on any street adjacent to any school or court which is in session,
or adjacent to any hospital, provided that conspicuous signs are located
in such streets indicating that schools, hospitals and courts are
adjacent thereto.
(11)
The creation of unreasonable, loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise
in connection with loading and unloading of any vehicle, or the opening
and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers, or the sounding
of any bell or gong attached to any building located on the premises
which disturbs the quiet or repose of persons occupying adjoining
property or those occupying property across any street or alley and
within two hundred feet radius.
(12)
The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs
the quiet and peace of the neighborhood.
(13)
The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for
the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise to any
performance, show, sale or display of merchandise as to attract customers
to any place of business.
(14)
The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks or other
moving vehicles for the purpose of advertising any show, sale or display
of merchandise, or any other purpose.
(2001 Code, sec. 94.23; Ordinance O-2021-0309-A adopted 3/9/21)
It shall be unlawful for any vehicle to be equipped with or
for any person to use upon a vehicle any bell, siren or compression
or exhaust whistle the sound of which is unreasonable to a person
of ordinary sensibilities; except the vehicles operated in the performance
of duty by law enforcement officers, fire departments and ambulances
may attach and use a bell, siren or compression or exhaust whistle.
(Ordinance O-2021-0309-A adopted 3/9/21)
