(A) The purpose and intent of this section is to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace, quiet and tranquility for the citizens and persons or visitors frequenting the city through the reduction, control and prevention of noise which is disruptive and constitutes an annoyance to such citizens and persons.
(B) General restrictions.
(1) A person or property owner may not:
(a) Make or permit any disruptive noise or use sound equipment in public or outside between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
(b) Operate construction equipment, tools or conduct construction activities between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
(c) Operate sound equipment in a vehicle causing any disruptive noise or a discernible vibration 20 feet from the vehicle.
(2) In addition to the specific prohibitions outlined in division (1)(a), it is unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud or unusual noise so as to disturb the peace of the public, any neighborhood, any business operation, family, lawful assembly of persons or a person by committing any act or acts of disturbance within the city limits.
(3) Excessive vehicle noise and dynamic engine braking. It is unlawful for any person within the city limits of the city to make, or cause to be made, loud or disturbing or offensive noise with any mechanical devices operated by compressed air and used for purposes of assisting braking such as dynamic engine braking devices (commonly referred to as "Jake" brake).
(4) Penalty. Any violation of this section will be punishable by a fine of $100 for each offense, in addition to the payment of any costs and/or restitution authorized by city ordinances and/or state law.
(C) Exemption. Agricultural equipment and production.
(Ord. 2021-07, passed 11-4-2021)