For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR COMPRESSION TOOLS. Pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electric hoist or other appliance, the use of which is attended by loud or unusual noise.
BLOWERS. Power fan or any internal combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the explosion of operating gases or fluids.
DRUMS. Any of various types of percussive musical instruments consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere of wood, metal, and the like usually with skin stretched tightly over the end or ends.
EXHAUSTS. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor boat or motor vehicle except through a muffler or other device, which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.
HORNS. Instruments for making loud warning noises usually installed on or connected to motorized vehicles.
LOUD SPEAKERS, AMPLIFIERS FOR ADVERTISING. The use or operation of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing sound which is cast upon the public streets or parking lots for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure.
MOBILE SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT. Any sound amplifying equipment capable of being operated while being transported from place to place and shall include without limitation any sound amplifying equipment upon or in any vehicle, including motorcycle or moped.
PARKING LOT. A public or private lot designated for and accessible to the general public on which to park a motorized vehicle.
SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT. Any machine or device for the amplification of the human noise, music or any other sound.
STEAM WHISTLES. Whistle or warning devices usually associated with any locomotive.
STREET. A public or private roadway, highway or other place opened to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles.
YELLING, SHOUTING, AND THE LIKE. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing.
(1992 Code, § 74.004) (Ord. 99-7, passed 11-8-1999)