A. Sound Devices; Detrimental: It is hereby declared that to use or operate any sound device or apparatus is detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the City, in that such use or operation diverts the attention of pedestrians and vehicle operators in the public streets, parks and places, thus increasing traffic hazards and causing injury to life and limb. Such use or operation disturbs the public peace and comfort, and the peaceful enjoyment by the people of their right to use the public streets, parks and other public places, and disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants.
B. Prohibition Or Regulation: Therefore, it is hereby declared that the prohibition of such use or operation for commercial or business advertising purposes and the proper regulation of such use and operation for all other purposes is essential for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the inhabitants of the City, to secure the health, safety, comfort, convenience and peaceful enjoyment by the people of their rights to use the public streets, parks and places for street, park and other public purposes, and to secure the peace, quiet and comfort of the City's inhabitants.
C. Costs Of Regulations: It is further declared that the expense of supervising and regulating the use and operation of such sound devices and apparatus for purposes other than commercial and business advertising should be borne by the person or persons using and operating such devices and apparatus, and that the requirement of a nominal fee for the issuance of a permit for such use and operation as hereinafter prescribed is intended to defray the expenses of regulating such use or operation for the health, welfare and safety of all the people. (Ord. 37-99 § 3, 1999: prior code § 20-31-2)