(a) 
Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, 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 is prohibited.
(b) 
Any noise of such character, intensity and continued duration as to substantially interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(1978 Code, secs. 16-9, 16-10)
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) 
Radios, phonographs, etc.
The playing of any radio, phonograph or other musical instrument in such a manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort, rest, sleep or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence.
(2) 
Stationary loudspeakers or amplifiers.
The use of any stationary loudspeaker or amplifier of such intensity that it 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 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or at any time on Sunday.
(3) 
Animals and birds.
The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long-continued noise shall disturb the comfort and repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(4) 
Horns and signal devices on automobiles, etc.
The continued or frequent sounding of any horn or signal device of any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle, except as a danger or warning signal, or the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh noise for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(5) 
Steam whistles on stationary boilers.
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, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(6) 
Discharge of exhaust from engines.
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, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(7) 
Noise near school, etc.
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school or institution of learning while the same is in session or adjacent to any hospital which unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institution, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such manner indicating that the same is a school or hospital street, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(8) 
Loading and unloading operations; opening, etc., of bales, etc.
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, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(9) 
Shouting and crying of peddlers, etc.
The raucous shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors, which disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
(10) 
Drums, etc., calling attention to performance, show or sale.
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, so as to disturb persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.
(1978 Code, sec. 16-11)
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive and operate or park upon any street or alley in the city a vehicle of any kind equipped with a loudspeaker, amplifier or any other kind of sound equipment, and use such vehicle, amplifier or sound equipment for advertising purposes of any kind; however, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the city from issuing a permit to use such vehicles equipped with loudspeakers or amplifiers at public and/or political assemblies.
(1978 Code, sec. 16-12)
It shall be unlawful for any person to connect a loudspeaker or amplifier of any kind to a radio, television or record-playing machine or to any kind of machine which produces or reproduces sound of any kind and, when so connected, place said loudspeaker or amplifier on any building or vacant lot in the city, or place the same inside of any such building near an entrance or window or any opening in said building, or place such loudspeaker or amplifier on the sidewalk or in the street in front of any building or alongside of any building or vacant lot, and use or permit such loudspeaker or amplifier to be used to produce or reproduce sounds of any kind for the purpose of advertising, entertaining or for any other purpose. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the playing of a radio, television or record-playing machine when not connected with a loudspeaker or amplifier in any building or on any vacant lot in the city.
(1978 Code, sec. 16-13)
It shall be unlawful for any person to play upon any kind of musical instrument upon any of the streets or sidewalks or the public square, of the city, unless a parade or assembly permit has been obtained as required in this code.
(1978 Code, sec. 16-14)
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive along or upon any public street or alley in the city any vehicle, which is loaded with iron or other material likely to produce a great or annoying sound, without using proper deadening substances to prevent noises annoying to persons of ordinary sensibilities within one hundred fifty (150) feet of such vehicle.
(1978 Code, sec. 16-15)