Any unreasonable, loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which
causes material disturbance, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary
sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is declared to be
a nuisance and is prohibited.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
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.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
The following actions, among others, are declared to be nuisances
in violation of this article, but such enumeration shall not be deemed
exclusive:
(1) Musical instruments.
The playing of any radio or phonograph
or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly
between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb
the quiet comfort and repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities
of any dwelling, hotel, church or other type of residence.
(2) Loudspeakers and amplifiers.
The use of any stationary
loudspeakers or amplifiers of such intensity that annoys and disturbs
persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof,
or the use of any stationary loudspeaker or amplifier operated on
any weekday between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or at any
time on Sunday.
(3) Horns or other devices on vehicles.
The continued or
frequent sounding of any horn or signal device on an automobile, motorcycle,
bus or vehicle, except as a danger or warning signal; the creation
by means of any such signal device of any unreasonable, loud or harsh
noise of any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
(4) 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.
(5) Using drums or other instruments to attract attention.
The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instruments or devices
for attracting attention by the creation of noise to any performance,
show or sale of merchandise.
(6) Barking of dogs and bellowing of cattle.
The continued
barking of dogs or bellowing of cattle in the near proximity of a
private home.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
Any person violating or failing to comply with the provisions of this article commits a misdemeanor punishable by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in section
1.01.009 of this code. Each day an offense occurs shall be a separate offense.
(Ordinance adopting Code)