The following acts constitute a public nuisance:
(A) Horns, signal devices, and the like. The sounding of any horn, signal device or attachment on an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, truck, bus or other vehicle except as a necessary warning of danger to person or property.
(B) Grating, screeching noises, and the like. The creation of grating, screeching, grinding, squeaking, loud reports or shots.
(C) Radios, television acts, phonographs and similar devices. The using, operating, or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set, musical instrument, television, phonograph, drum or other machine or device from production or reproduction of sound in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle, or chamber in which such machine or device is operated and who are voluntary listeners thereto. Provided, however, that this section does not apply to any person who is participating in an authorized parade or public function.
(D) Animals, birds or fowl. The keeping of an animal, bird or fowl, and household pets such as dogs, which, by causing frequent or continued noises, shall disturb the comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling or apartment house or residence.
(E) Loading, unloading, opening boxes. The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.
(F) Trucks. The loading of any garbage, trash or compactor truck, or any other truck, whereby the loading, unloading or handling of boxes, crates, equipment or other objects is conducted within a residential district or within 300 feet of any hotel or motel between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(G) Construction. Engaging in, or causing or permitting a person to be engaged in construction activities in any residential or commercial district between the hours of 9:00 p.m. of one day and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. Provided, however, that this section does not apply to construction activities directly connected with the abatement of an emergency.
(H) Any hour. The creation of noise as hereinabove defined by any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument, or the making of any loud, unnecessary or boisterous noises at any hour whatsoever of the day.
('80 Code, § 8.20.020) Penalty, see § 10.99