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It is unlawful for any person to play, use or operate on the streets, alleys or public grounds of the city any instrument known as a loudspeaker or sound amplifier without first procuring a permit therefore from the City Manager. Such permit shall be granted or refused at the discretion of the City Manager. The fee for permits under this section shall be as provided in the city fee schedule.
(Ord. 736-2023, passed 8-15-2023)
The operation between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any pile driver, steam shovel, pneumatic hammer, derrick, steam or electric hoist or other appliance, the use of which is attended by loud or unusual noise, shall be deemed a violation of this article.
(Ord. 736-2023, passed 8-15-2023)
The operation of any noise-creating blower or power fan or any internal-combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the explosion of operating gases or fluids, unless the noise from such blower or fan is muffled and such engine is equipped with a muffler device sufficient to deaden such noise, shall be deemed a violation of this article.
(Ord. 736-2023, passed 8-15-2023)
The operation of any motor vehicle in such a way as to cause the tires thereof to screech, except where the same is necessarily caused in an emergency in an attempt by the operator to avoid an accident or the causing of damage or injury, shall be deemed a violation of this article.
(Ord. 736-2023, passed 8-15-2023)
It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor-driven or power-operated lawnmower, or to engage in any construction or demolition work within the city between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. the following day; provided, however, that in the event of an emergency, a permit may be issued exempting any person from this section for any period of time specified on the face of the permit. The permit may be issued free of charge by the Police Department. This section shall not apply to emergencies of any governmental subdivision or any public utility
(Ord. 736-2023, passed 8-15-2023)