509.11  PLAYING OF RADIOS, BOOM BOXES, TAPE CASSETTES, DISC PLAYERS OR ANY OTHER SOUND DEVICES RESTRICTED.
   Playing of radios, boom boxes, tape cassettes, disc players or any other sound devices prohibited; when
   (a)   No person shall play any radio, music player such as a “boom box”, tape cassette, disc player or television, audio system or musical instrument or any other type of sound device upon any public road, street, highway, or private property in this Municipality in a manner or at a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of other persons.  An exception is made for organized events, which have received a valid permit from the City of Girard as set forth in applicable sections of the Codified Ordinances of the City.
   (b)   No person shall play any radio, music player such as a “boom box”, tape cassette, disc player, television, audio system or musical instrument or any other type of sound device in a manner or a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of neighboring inhabitants or at a volume which is plainly audible to persons other than those who are in the dwelling unit in which such device or instrument is played and who are voluntary listeners thereto.
   (c)   In addition, the following penalties applies for:
      1st Offense:      A fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00)
      2nd Offense:      A fine of up to two hundred dollars ($200.00)
      3rd Offense & Thereafter:   A fine of up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) and three days in jail.
   (d)   Upon conviction for a violation of this section, the sound device used during the commission of the offense shall be subject to seizure and payment of a judgment.
      (Ord. 7452-06.  Passed 4-24-06.)