§ 15-5-1 PERMIT REQUIRED.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful to maintain or operate any sound amplification device by which sounds are magnified and made heard over any public street or public place without having first obtained a permit therefor.

   (B)   No permit shall be required for amplification devices used on private property in residential districts only. However, all restrictions contained in § 14-2-17(C) and § 15-5-5 shall also apply to amplification devices on private property in residential districts, including during block parties.

   (C)   The provisions of this section shall not apply to audio media devices in homes or in private pleasure vehicles, when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle; to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade, procession or event which is operated under a permit in accordance with this code; or to church bells, chimes or carillons.

(Ord. 92-07-79, passed 7-14-1992; Ord. 92-08-98, passed 8-25-1992; Ord. 2013-05-17, passed 5-6-2013)