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§ 12-2-4 UNREASONABLE NOISE.
   Unreasonable noise consists of creating any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the repose, life or health of others, including but not limited to, the following specific noises if created in violation of this section:
   (A)   The sounding of any horn or signaling device of any automobile, motorcycle, truck or other vehicle on any street or public place, except as a danger warning, which creates an unreasonable, loud or harsh sound or which occurs for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. This is not to include noise caused by accident or mechanical, electrical or other difficulty or failure.
   (B)   The playing of any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument or other sound producing machine in such a manner or with such an unreasonable volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, motel, hotel, hospital or sanitorium.
   (C)   The use of any automobile, truck, bus or motorcycle so out of repair or so loaded or in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
   (D)   The use of any loudspeaker, drum, whistle, bell or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of sound to any performance, show, sale, display or merchandise or political candidate, party or platform without first obtaining a written permit from the Mayor or his designated representative. The Mayor or his designated representative shall issue such permit, subject only to such reasonable standards of noise volume and hours of operation as he or his representative may adopt.
   (E)   The creating of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any hospital, school institution of learning, church or court which interferes with the workings of such institution or which disrupts or annoys occupants of said buildings.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-4) (Ord. 96-1973; Am. Ord. 78-1978) Penalty, see § 12-1-99