The creation of any unreasonable loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in the city is hereby prohibited. Noises of such character, intensity and duration as are reasonably calculated to be detrimental to the life or health of any ordinary reasonable person are hereby prohibited.
(Ordinance 390, sec. II (12-46), adopted 6/19/01)
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 of other noises:
(1) 
The playing of any radio, phonograph, amplifier, loudspeaker or any musical instrument in such manner or with such volume as to create a noise such as 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.
(2) 
The use of any motor vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or operated in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary noises such as spinning or squealing tires, grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
(3) 
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.
(4) 
The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air or otherwise, except pneumatic drills, unless the noise thereby created is effectively muffled and reduced.
(5) 
The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between daylight and dark except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety, and then only with a permit from the chief of police, which permit may be renewed for a period of three (3) days or less [during] which the emergency continues.
(6) 
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, or court while the same is in session which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such street indicating that the same is a school or court street.
(7) 
The creation of 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.
(8) 
The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show or sale of merchandise.
(9) 
The use of loudspeakers or amplifiers on any vehicle.
(10) 
Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing on the public streets at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of persons in any office, or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity.
(11) 
The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity.
(Ordinance 390, sec. II (12-47), adopted 6/19/01)
(a) 
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined as provided in section 1.01.009; however, no penalty shall be greater or less than the penalty provided for the same or a similar offense under the laws of the state. Each day’s violation of this article shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(b) 
In the event that a violation of this article occurs, and the violator is a corporation, then the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of such corporation, or any manager, agent or employee of such corporation shall be also severally liable for the penalties herein provided.
(c) 
The imposition of a fine for a violation of this article is in addition to any other remedy available at law.
(Ordinance 390, sec. II (12-48), adopted 6/19/01)