Applications for a permit for relief from the provisions up to an additional 5 dB(A) and dB(C) of this ordinance may be made to the Police Chief or a duly-authorized representative, pursuant to the following procedure.
(A) All permits must be applied for in writing during normal business hours stating what devices are to be employed, where they are to be employed, on what date(s) and at what times of day they are to be used, the nature of the sounds to be produced or amplified and the number of people in attendance and the persons responsible for the activity.
(B) Permits granted shall state with reasonable specificity the date(s), location(s), time(s), nature of the sound, devices permitted, number of people in attendance and the persons responsible for the activity.
(C) Permits shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld nor shall the free expression of ideas or lawful speech be restrained, but sound and noise producing conduct having no communicative value and serving only to unreasonably disturb and disrupt the enjoyment of residences and normal pursuits shall be restrained.
(D) The Police Chief or designee may prescribe any conditions or requirements deemed necessary to minimize adverse effects upon the community or the surrounding neighborhood.
(2011 Code, § 13.0406)