Noise of such character, intensity and duration
as to be detrimental to the life or health of any individual is prohibited.
Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the creation of any unreasonably
loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the city is prohibited.
The following acts, among others, are declared
to be disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter,
but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
A. The sounding of any horn or signal device 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 deceleration 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 an unnecessary
or unreasonable period of time.
B. The playing of any radio, television, phonograph or
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 or repose of persons in any dwelling, hotel
or other type of residence.
[Amended 10-5-2009 by Ord. No. 30-2009]
C. The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing
frequent or long-continued barking or other noise, shall disturb the
comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity.
D. The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so
out of repair, so loaded, or by racing, gunning and revving the motor
thereof, or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating,
grinding, rattling or other noise.
E. 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 a fire or danger, and except as a curfew blown by
or in behalf of the city.
F. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of
any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine or motor vehicle
or motor boat engine, except through a muffler or other device which
will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
G. The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed
air unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled and reduced.
H. The creation of any excessive noise on any street
adjacent to any school, church, institution of learning or judicial
court while the same is in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which
unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institution, provided
that conspicuous signs are displayed indicating that the same is a
school, hospital, church or court street.
I. The creation of a loud or excessive noise in connection
with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction
of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
J. The sounding of any bell or gong attached to any building
or premises, particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m., which disturbs the quiet or repose of persons in the vicinity
thereof.
[Amended 10-5-2009 by Ord. No. 30-2009]
K. The unnecessary or prolonged blowing or sounding of
any, horn, whistle, bell or other device attached to any train or
locomotive while passing through the city or while loading passengers
or freight within the city.
L. The use of mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on
trucks or other moving vehicles for advertising or other purposes,
except where a specific license is received from the Police Department.
[Amended 2-17-1999 by Ord. No. 6-1999]
Any person who violates any provision of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not
less than $100 nor more than $1,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding
90 days and/or a period of community service not exceeding 90 days.
A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or
on which a violation occurs or continues.