(a) No dwelling, building or other structure shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon any dwelling, building or other structure, any siren, horn, whistle or bell capable of emitting sound of a type similar to that used by the Police and Fire Departments or by the civilian defense authorities as alarm signaling devices on emergency vehicles or on public property or buildings or other locations approved by Council.
Any dwelling, building or other structure may be equipped with a fire or theft alarm signal device, provided that such device does not violate the provisions of this section and is not capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of more than 1,000 feet, and provided that the Police Department is advised in writing of the location, design and method of operation thereof prior to installation.
(Ord. 1970-6. Passed 1-21-70.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 1972-59. Passed 9-20-72.)