Note: The title of Article 15, formerly entitled "Sound and Advertising Vehicles", amended by Section 1, Ordinance No. 2129 c.s., effective October 10, 1974.
As used in this article, "advertising vehicle" shall mean any vehicle which carries, while in motion or standing, for display to the view of the public upon or along public ways, any signs or any statuary or other advertising objects, symbols, or matter, or any vehicle modeled to resemble a locomotive, railroad car, covered wagon, or stagecoach, or which is contrived to buckle to simulate explosion, or to fall apart, or to function otherwise in strange or startling fashion, or which is especially fitted to present a grotesque, arresting, or unusual appearance for advertising purposes or for attracting the attention of the public upon or along public ways.
(§ 82, Ord. 1539, as amended by § 2, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
The provisions of this article shall not apply to:
(a) 
Vehicles used only in a parade conducted pursuant to a permit issued by the Chief of Police; and
(b) 
Business or carrier vehicles carrying business notices, signs, or emblems so long as such vehicles are actually engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner and are not merely used or mainly used for advertising or for attracting the attention of the public.
(§ 83, Ord. 1539, as amended by § 3, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
No person shall drive, operate, or propel any advertising vehicle within the City at any time without a permit issued by the Council.
(§ 85, Ord. 1539, as renumbered by § 4, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
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Former Section 3-7.1503 entitled "Permit required to operate sound vehicles", codified from Section 84, Ordinance No. 1539, repealed by Section 4, Ordinance No. 2129 c.s., effective October 10, 1974.
No person shall park any advertising vehicle upon any public street, way, or alley at any time.
(§ 86, Ord. 1539, as renumbered by § 4, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
No person shall suspend, place, or attach any advertising sign on any vehicle parked upon a public street; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not be deemed to apply to any sign painted directly upon or permanently affixed to the body or other integral part or fixture of a vehicle for permanent decoration, identification, or display and which sign does not extend the overall width or height of such vehicle.
(§ 87, Ord. 1539, as renumbered by § 4, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
(a) 
Permits: Required. No person shall maintain any searchlight, generator, or floodlight in, upon, over, along, or across any street, except during such days and hours as are stated on a permit therefor issued by the Chief of Police, or as otherwise provided by law.
(b) 
Permits: Granting. The Chief of Police is hereby authorized to grant the permits required by the provisions of this section.
(c) 
Permits: Applications. Written applications for the permits required by the provisions of this section shall contain a description of the appliance proposed to be maintained and the location and purpose for which it shall be maintained or used.
(d) 
Permits: Form. The permits required by the provisions of this section shall specify:
(1) 
The nature of the appliance;
(2) 
The purpose for which the appliance shall be used;
(3) 
The location where the appliance will be maintained; and
(4) 
The time during which the appliance will be maintained or used, stating the days and hours permitted.
(e) 
Permits: Fees. No permit granted pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be issued until the applicant shall have paid the City Treasurer a minimum fee of Three and no/100ths ($3.00) Dollars per day, or fraction thereof, per searchlight, floodlight, or generator equipment.
(f) 
Insurance. Before any permit required by this section shall be issued, the applicant shall file with the City Clerk, and thereafter keep in full force and effect, a policy of insurance, in such form as the City Manager may deem proper, showing the City as being additionally insured, executed by an insurance company approved by the Chief of Police, insuring the public against injury, loss, or damage which may result to any person or property from the use, maintenance, or operation of the appliance for which the permit is granted, in the amount of not less than Fifty Thousand and no/100ths ($50,000.00) Dollars for injuries to one or more persons in any one accident, and Five Thousand and no/100ths ($5,000.00) Dollars for injuries to, or the destruction of, property in any one accident.
(g) 
Other regulations applicable. The granting or issuance of a permit pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not relieve the operator of the equipment or appliances from the duty to observe all laws, rules, and regulations applicable thereto.
(§ 88, Ord. 1539, as renumbered by § 4, Ord. 2129 c.s., eff. October 10, 1974)
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Section 3-7.1508 entitled "Sounds from vehicles in residential districts", codified from Section 90, Ordinance No. 1539, repealed by Section 4, Ordinance No. 2129 c.s., effective October 10, 1974.