The creation of any unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in the city is prohibited. Noises of such a character, intensity, and duration as are reasonably calculated to cause material distress, discomfort, or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities, or to be detrimental to the life or health of any ordinary, reasonable person, are prohibited.
(Ordinance 10032022-02, sec. 1, adopted 10/3/22)
The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noises in violation of the code; provided, however, such enumeration shall not be construed to be exclusive of other noises:
(1) 
The sounding of any horn or signal devices on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and declaration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.
(2) 
The playing of any radio, phonograph, or any musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to create a noise such as is 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. No stationary loudspeaker or amplifier shall be operated on any day between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and [no] such stationary loudspeaker or amplifier shall be operated at any time on Sunday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The provision shall not apply to church bells or chimes.
(3) 
The use of any automobile, motorcycle, streetcar, or 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 noises.
(4) 
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.
(5) 
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.
(6) 
The use of any mechanical devices operated by compressed air, except pneumatic drills, unless the noise thereby created is effectively muffled and reduced.
(7) 
The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in case of urgent necessity.
(8) 
The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, or court while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets indicating that the same is a school, hospital, or court street.
(9) 
The creation of a 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.
(10) 
The sounding of any bell or gong attached to any building or premises which is reasonably calculated to disturb a person of ordinary disposition if such person were in the vicinity thereof.
(11) 
The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood.
(12) 
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.
(13) 
The use of loudspeakers or amplifiers on trucks or other vehicles, except where a specific license is granted by the city secretary.
(Ordinance 10032022-02, sec. 2, adopted 10/3/22)
For a fee as set forth in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code, a person may obtain from the city secretary or his/her designee a permit excepting a specific function or activity from complying with the limits and requirements of this article. Such a permit must be requested at least seven (7) days in advance of the specific function or activity, and the specific function or activity excepted may not exceed six (6) hours in duration and must adjourn by midnight. Notwithstanding the above, a person may not obtain a permit excepting a specific function or activity from complying with the limits and requirements of the article if the contemplated specific function or activity is within 1,000 feet of any church or other religious worship.
(Ordinance 10032022-02, sec. 3, adopted 10/3/22; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
Any person, firm or corporation found to have violated any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(Ordinance 10032022-02, sec. 4, adopted 10/3/22; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)