Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary 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 the same is hereby prohibited.
(2005 Code, sec. 9.3.01)
Any noise of such character, intensity, and continued duration as to be reasonably calculated to substantially interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and the same is hereby prohibited.
(2005 Code, sec. 9.3.02)
It shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant, or person otherwise in control or supervision of any private residence or other dwelling unit, business establishment, place of amusement or recreation, motor vehicle, or private property of any character whatsoever knowingly to permit any unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise in or upon the property owned, occupied, controlled, or supervised by him.
(2005 Code, sec. 9.3.03)
The following acts, among others, are declared to be nuisances in violation of this article, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(1) 
Music; amplified sound.
The playing of any musical instrument, radio, television, phonograph, or any other mechanical or electronic service device capable of emitting noises, music and/or words with such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, and feelings of persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity, particularly between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., but not limited thereto; provided, it shall be prima facie evidence that the sounds emitting from such instrument or device are disturbing to persons in the immediate vicinity if said sounds are distinctly discernible at a distance of more than one hundred (100) feet from such instrument or device.
(2) 
Animals or birds.
The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(3) 
Horns or other signal devices on vehicles.
The continued or frequent sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle except as a danger or warning signal.
(4) 
Operation of vehicles.
The running of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, jarring, or rattling noise or vibrations.
(5) 
Exhaust without mufflers.
The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam 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 or the use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air, unless the noise to be created is effectively muffled and reduced.
(6) 
Construction work.
The erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair work, on any building other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(7) 
Noise near schools.
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school or instruction of learning while the same is in session which unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institution, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such manner indicating that the same is a school street.
(8) 
Loading and 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.
(9) 
Use of drums or other device to attract attention.
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, or sale of merchandise.
(2005 Code, sec. 9.3.04)