Noise which due to its volume, its duration, or its location disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of persons not voluntary listeners thereto is hereby declared to be excessive and inimical to the welfare of the citizens of Franklin City. It is unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made, or allow to be made on any premises or any public place or public right of way from any radio, CD player, tape player, musical instrument, phonograph, or sound amplifier or similar device, any excessive, loud, unnecessary or unusual noise. Specifically prohibited is the playing, using, operating, or permitting to be played, used or operated, any device for playing, producing, or reproducing sound at a louder volume than is necessary for the hearing of persons who are voluntary listeners on the premises, or in the building, room, or chamber in which the sound is being played, produced, or reproduced. Provided, however, that persons engaged in school related or sports related promotional activities, lawful parades and community events shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter for the duration of the activity. (Ord. 2001-1, 9-12-2001)