(A) It is unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any noise disturbance within the city between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day, as follows:
(1) By using or permitting the operation of any machine or device for the production of sound in a manner whereby the sound is plainly audible:
(a) At the property boundary of the source;
(b) Fifty feet from the device when operated within a vehicle on a public right of way; or
(c) Through the walls of a building common to two or more occupants, including but not limited to apartments, duplexes, motels, and hotels.
(2) By using or permitting the use of any equipment or tools used in construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work on buildings, structures, streets, alleys or appurtenances thereto in residential or commercially zoned areas.
(3) By using or permitting the use of any power equipment or tools used in grounds maintenance outdoors in any residential or commercially zoned areas.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) Noise of safety signals and warning devices;
(2) Noise from any authorized emergency vehicle;
(3) Noise from emergency work; and
(4) Noise from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law for which a special use permit has been obtained.
(Ord. 173, passed 7-21-2021)