The following acts, or the causing or permitting thereof, are declared to be in violation of this section:
(a) (1) 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:
A. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a boundary of property;
B. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance when operated in or about a motor vehicle on a public right of way or at a public place; or
C. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance in or at a public place.
(2) For purposes of this section, a "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.
(b) This section shall not apply to functions specifically permitted by the Ohio Revised Code or other Lima City ordinances. It shall also not apply to public functions for which a special permit has been issued by the City.
(c) Whoever violates this section shall be fined $100 for a first conviction, $250 for a second conviction within one year of the first offense, and $500 for a third or subsequent conviction within one year of the first offense. No part of any such fine shall be suspended or otherwise reduced.
(Ord. 123-97. Passed 8-18-97; Ord. 24-01. Passed 2-26-01.)