It is declared to be a nuisance, and it is unlawful, to use, run or otherwise operate any stationary internal combustion engine within three hundred feet (300') of any private residence, rooming or lodging house without first obtaining the consent of all persons residing within such distance; provided, that such consent shall be unnecessary if the exhaust and noise therefrom is muffled so as to prevent any excessive soot, smoke or noise from being emitted. (Ord. 2812, 2015)