The purpose of this article is the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the city. It is determined that sound can and does constitute a hazard to the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of residents of the city. The mayor and council, by way of Idaho Code section 50-308 are empowered to impose reasonable limitations and regulations upon the production of sound to reduce the harmful effect thereof. Now, therefore, it is hereafter the policy of this city to prevent and regulate sound generated by loud amplification devices wherever it is deemed to be harmful to the health, safety, welfare, or quality of life of the residents of the city, and this article shall be liberally construed to effectuate that purpose. (Ord. 2456, 1-21-2003)