(a) No person shall operate or permit the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument, loudspeaker, music or voice reproduction device or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance:
(1) Across a boundary of property;
(2) When operated in or about a motor vehicle on a public right-of-way or at a public place; or
(3) In or at a public place.
(b) For purposes of this section, “noise disturbance” means any unreasonably loud, raucous, disturbing or unnecessary noise; any noise of such character, intensity or duration as to disturb the peace, quiet and good order of the Municipality or which is likely to be detrimental to or cause inconvenience or annoyance to a person of ordinary sensibilities; or any other noise or sound created in such a manner as to disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood or residents of the Municipality.
(c) This section shall not apply to function specifically permitted by the Ohio Revised Code or other ordinances. It shall also not apply to public functions for which a special permit has been issued by the City.
(d) Whoever violates this section shall be fined one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first offense, two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for a second offense within one year of the first offense, and five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a third or subsequent offense within one year of the first offense. No part of any such fine shall be suspended or otherwise reduced.
(Ord. 99-026. Passed 10-11-99.)