(A) Subject to the provisions of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to make, permit, continue, or cause to be made or to create any unreasonably loud and disturbing noise including sound amplification in the county.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISTURBING. Noise which is perceived by a person of ordinary sensibilities as interrupting the normal peace and calm of the area.
SOUND AMPLIFICATION. Operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sound levels exceeding 55 dBA or 65 dBC between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. or exceeding 50 dBA or 60 dBC between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., as measured anywhere outside of the boundary line of the person or persons making, permitting, or causing such noise. The foregoing limitations on the operation of sound amplification equipment shall not apply to special event permit issued by the county, the operation of horns, sirens, or other emergency warning devices actually being used in emergency circumstances.
UNREASONABLY LOUD. Noise which is substantially incompatible with the time and location where created to the extent that it creates an actual or imminent interference with peace or good order.
(Ord. passed 4-7-2003) Penalty, see § 92.99