§ 98.046 NOISE/AMPLIFICATION OF SOUND.
   (A)   Quiet hours are 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily.
   (B)   Generators are not allowed.
   (C)   It shall be unlawful for any person to:
      (1)   Operate or permit the use or operation of any loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other device for the production or reproduction of sound without authorization by the City Manager; and except for special programs at dates and times as authorized by the City Clerk.
      (2)   Use, operate, or permit the use or operation of any radio, phonograph, television set or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound in such a manner as to be disturbing or a nuisance to reasonable persons of normal sensitivity within the area of audibility.
      (3)   Willfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet within any park or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable park visitor of normal sensitivity.
   (D)   The standards to be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
      (1)   Level of the noise;
      (2)   The intensity of the noise;
      (3)   Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
      (4)   The level and intensity of the background noise, if any;
      (5)   The type of area within which the noise emanates;
      (6)   The intensity of human use of the area during the time at which the noise emanates;
      (7)   The time of the day or night the noise occurs;
      (8)   The duration of the noise; and
      (9)   The Public Works Director, Park Caretaker, City Manager, Police Department, shall allow, deny or control the level of sound amplifying equipment utilized by park users.
(Ord. 203, passed 11-1-2021)