(a) Council hereby establishes the following noise limitations:
(1) No person shall operate or permit the operation of, or play any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument, loudspeaker, music or voice reproduction device, or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound:
A. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a boundary of property.
B. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance when operated in or about a motor vehicle on a public right of way or at a public place; or
C. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance in or at a public place.
(2) For purposes of this section, a noise disturbance means any unreasonably loud, raucous, disturbing or unnecessary noise; any noise of such character, intensity or duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Village or which is likely to be detrimental to or cause inconvenience or annoyance to a person of ordinary sensibilities; or any other noise or sound created in such a manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood or residents of the Village.
(b) This section shall not apply to activities conducted by or authorized by political subdivision as that term is defined at Ohio R.C. 1533.83.
(c) Whoever violates this section shall be found guilty and shall be fined as follows:
(1) For the first offense, an offender shall be fined up to one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(2) For the second offense, an offender shall be fined up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(3) For the third offense, an offender shall be fined up to five hundred dollars ($500.00).
No part of any such fine shall be suspended or otherwise reduced.
(Ord. 2001-16. Passed 11-26-01.)