The following acts, among others, are declared to be excessive, unnecessary, and unreasonably loud or disturbing noise in violation of this chapter, but shall not be deemed to be an exclusive enumeration.
(A) The sounding of any horn, signal device, or any other sound making device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle or conveyance while in motion or otherwise stationary. For vehicle motor/engines, the utilization of the motor/engine of a vehicle in a manner that is not consistent with its normal operation, starting or stopping, would be prohibited. If the sound making device is being utilized as a danger or warning signal it shall not be considered as a violation of this section. Utilization of a sound making device that is normally recognized as a danger or warning signal but is utilized for what is deemed as an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time is considered a violation of this section.
(B) The use of any siren or siren-like device upon any vehicle other than police, fire, or other authorized emergency vehicles.
(C) The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person in the vicinity of the noise.
(D) The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle or conveyance so out of repair, overloaded, or utilizing equipment or accessories that as a result creates a loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling, or any other noise deemed as excessive, unnecessary, unreasonably loud or disturbing. This also includes the use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle or conveyance operated in such a manner as to cause squealing or screeching of tires or causing tires to propel rock or gravel.
(E) The construction, alteration, repair, excavation, and/or demolition of any building or structure within a residential or business area other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekends (Saturday-Sunday). Exceptions to this section is provided in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety or by issuance of an applicable permit by the Planning and Zoning/Code Administrator.
(F) The use of any mechanical loudspeakers, amplifiers, or similar equipment on trucks, or other moving vehicles or conveyances for advertising or other purposes unless previously approved by license/permit received from the Chief of Police or if deemed necessary in the interest of public safety.
(Ord. passed 6- -2016; Ord. 2024-02, passed 8-8-2024) Penalty, see § 90.99