A. Prohibited Acts: It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to originate from the property, sound that is a public disturbance noise. The following sounds are determined to be public disturbance noises:
1. Horns Or Sirens: The frequent, repetitive or continuous sounding of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;
2. Repetitive Motor Vehicle Sounds: The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds in connection with the starting, operation, repair, rebuilding or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off highway vehicle or internal combustion engine within a residential district, so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;
3. Yelling Or Shouting: Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on or near the public streets which unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;
4. Noise From Buildings: The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds which emanate from any building, structure, apartment or condominium, which unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort, and repose of owners or possessors of real property, such as sounds from audio equipment, musical instruments, band sessions or social gatherings;
5. Motor Vehicle Sound Systems: Sound from motor vehicle sound systems, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than fifty feet (50') from the vehicle itself;
6. Audio Equipment: Sound from audio equipment, such as tape players, radios, or compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than fifty feet (50') from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator.
B. Exceptions: The foregoing provisions shall not apply to regularly scheduled events at parks, such as public address systems for baseball games or park concerts.
C. Public Disturbance Noise Time Period: Public disturbance noises shall not be permitted within the city between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight and six o'clock (6:00) A.M., or at any time so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort or enjoyment of others. (2003 Code § 6-01-19)
D. Violation, Penalties: Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in title 1, chapter 4 of this code. (2003 Code § 6-01-19; amd. 2012 Code)