Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort, or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(1967 Code, sec. 19-1; Ordinance 239 adopted –/–/–; 1994 Code, sec. 94.20)
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 declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(1967 Code, sec. 19-2; Ordinance 239 adopted –/–/–; 1994 Code, sec. 94.21)
The acts set forth in this section, among others, are declared to be nuisances in violation of this article, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive.
(1) 
Radios, phonographs and musical instruments.
The playing of any radio, phonograph, or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel, or other type of residence.
(2) 
Loudspeakers, amplifiers, etc.
(A) 
General prohibition.
The use of any loudspeaker, amplifier, mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus, or instrument to intensify, amplify, or reproduce the human voice or any other sound with such intensity and loudness that will annoy and disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof.
(B) 
Use by vendors.
The use of any loudspeaker, amplifier, mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus, or instrument to intensify, amplify or reproduce the human voice or any other sound [by] vendors utilizing the public streets of the city during the hours from 12:00 midnight until 9:00 a.m. the following morning, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. until midnight on weekdays; and from midnight on Saturday until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 8:00 p.m. until midnight on Sunday.
(3) 
Horns 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; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh device [noise] for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
(4) 
Vehicles out of repair or improperly loaded.
The running of any automobile, motorcycle, or other 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) 
Church, school and hospital streets.
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any church, school, or institution of learning while the same is in session or adjacent to any hospital which unreasonably interferes with the workings of the institutions, provided that conspicuous signs are displayed in a manner indicating that the same is a church, school, or hospital street.
(6) 
Peddlers, hawkers and vendors.
The raucous shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers, and vendors which disturb the peace and quiet of any neighborhood.
(7) 
Use of drums, loudspeakers, etc., 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.
(1967 Code, sec. 19-3; Ordinance 239 adopted –/–/–; 1994 Code, sec. 94.22)
(a) 
Definitions.
For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Commodity.
Any dairy and farm product, ice cream product, household item and appliance, spice, sundries, cosmetics, and all other items customarily sold and delivered by door-to-door vendors.
(b) 
Permit required.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use the public streets of the city to deliver directly or indirectly, sell, or distribute by vehicle, including automobile, truck, motor-driven cart, bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter, or wagon, equipped with any loudspeaker, amplifier, mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus, or instrument to intensify, amplify, or reproduce the human voice or any other sound, any commodity in connection with any retail business who does not possess a permit therefor issued by the city.
(c) 
Issuance; duration.
The chief of police shall issue any and all permits authorized or required by subsection (b) of this section to any reputable resident citizen of the city upon application therefor. All permits issued hereunder shall expire on May 1 of each year and shall be renewable for a one-year period expiring on May 1 each year.
(d) 
Suspension; reinstatement.
The chief of police shall have the right and authority to suspend any and all permits authorized or required by subsection (b) of this section upon the failure of any person to abide and comply with the terms of this article and particularly for the violation of subsections (2) and (3) of section 8.03.003. The permit suspended by the chief of police shall be subject to reinstatement by the chief of police or the city council upon satisfactory assurance and proof that the permittee will cease to violate the provisions of this article and will abide and comply with the terms hereof in the future.
(1967 Code, secs. 19-4–19-6; Ordinance 239 adopted –/–/–; 1994 Code, sec. 94.23)
Except by special permission from the chief of police, no person shall use any loudspeaker, amplifying device, or other noise-making device for commercial purposes to attract attention of passersby between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
(1967 Code, sec. 19-7; 1994 Code, sec. 94.24)