509.16 LIMITATIONS ON AMPLIFIED SOUND AT SPECIAL EVENTS.

   (a)    No person shall operate or cause to be operated any sound amplification equipment or sound-amplifying instrument during any special event that requires a special event permit under Chapter 315 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hamilton, in relation to any of the following areas at the special event location:

      (1)    Within 100 feet of the sale of food, beverages, or merchandise;

      (2)    Within 100 feet of performances or other event attractions provided to attendees by the event sponsor; or

      (3)    Within 100 feet of the event sponsor's public address system or other means of broadcasting announcements and other messages to attendees.

   (b)    This section does not apply to the sponsor or the designee of a sponsor of a special event. The sponsor of a special event is allowed to utilize sound amplification equipment or sound-amplifying instruments and to allow those who are part of the official program of the special event to utilize such equipment and instruments.

   (c)    Sound amplification equipment and sound-amplifying instruments include, but are not limited to, megaphones, microphones, electric amplifiers, drums, whistles, and horns.

   (d)    Nothing in this section is intended to replace or supersede the provisions of Section 509.11 of this Chapter. The existing limitations on loud noise established in Section 509.11 are still in effect at special events.

   (e)    Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the assessment of any other penalties provided in this Chapter or in any other chapter of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hamilton.

   (f)    Following a warning by a law enforcement officer or other public official, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.

(Ord. 2022-9-89. Passed 9-28-22.)