(a) No person shall play any radio; music player such as a “boom box”, tap cassette, disc player or television, audio system or musical instrument or any other type of sound service upon any public road, street, highway or private property in this municipality in a manner or at a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of other persons. An exception is made for organized events which have received a valid permit from the city as set forth in § 311.04 and any other applicable section.
(b) No person shall play any radio, music player such as a “boom box”, tape cassette, disc player, television, audio system or musical instrument or any other type of sound device in a manner or at a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of neighboring inhabitants or at a volume which is plainly audible to persons other than those who are in the room in which such device or instrument is played and who are voluntary listeners thereto.
(c) In addition to the penalty as set forth in § 509.99, the following additional penalty applies, or other such amounts as set by Council from time to time:
1st offense | A mandatory fine of $25 |
2nd offense | A mandatory fine of $50 |
3rd offense | A mandatory fine of $100 |
4th or subsequent offense | A mandatory fine of $250 |
(d) Upon conviction for a violation of this section, the sound device used during the commission of the offense shall be subject to seizure and payment of a judgment.
(Ord. passed 7-6-1993)