(A) No person shall allow, cause, create or permit the continuance of unreasonable noise.
(B) The following enumerated noises are not exclusive but illustrative of unreasonable noises:
(1) The keeping of an animal which by loud and frequent or continued noise disturbs the comfort and repose of a person in the vicinity;
(2) The use of an engine, machine or device which is so loaded or out of repair, unmuffled or operated in such a manner as to create a loud or unreasonable grating, grinding, rattling or other noise;
(3) The use of a mechanical device operated by compressed air, steam or otherwise unless the noise created is muffled;
(4) The construction, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of a building, vehicle or equipment other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. except with a permit issued by the City Council; and
(5) The use or operation of any automatic or electric musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, stereo or sound amplifying device so loudly as to disturb persons at least five feet beyond the property on which the sound originates. Sound produced in conjunction with officially organized sporting events, parades, festivals, fairs and other events issued a permit from the City Council are exempt from the noise limitations.
(Ord. 1282, passed 9-4-2018) Penalty, see § 90.999