A. Prohibition. No person shall play or utilize any sound-amplifying system within or upon a park, trail or recreational facility that is not posted or designated for such purposes.
B. Definition. For purposes of this section, SOUND-AMPLIFYING SYSTEM means and includes any system of electrical hook-up or connection, equipment, sound-amplifying system, loudspeaker, public address system, and any apparatus, equipment, device, instrument or machine capable of, designed for, or intended to be used for the purpose of amplifying the sound or increasing the volume of the human voice, musical tone, vibration or sound wave.
C. Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:
1. Official city functions;
2. Any person possessing a written city permit or consent that specifically authorizes use of a sound-amplifying system when and where it is being used; or
3. The regular and customary use of portable radios, music players, televisions, or tape recorders played or operated so as not to unreasonably disturb or interfere with another person's permitted use of the park, trail or recreational facility.
(Ord. 1109, passed 12-4-07) Penalty, see §§ 1.04.010 and 1.04.030