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NOISES
§ 91.20 LOUD NOISES PROHIBITED; ENUMERATION.
   (A)   No person shall make or cause to be made any loud and raucous noise in the city which is offensive to the ordinary sensibilities of the inhabitants of the city, which noise renders the enjoyment of life or property uncomfortable or interferes with public peace and comfort.
   (B)   The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section; provided, however, that such enumeration shall not be construed to be exclusive to other noises, to-wit.
      (1)   Radios, compact disc systems, speakers, stereo systems, phonographs and musical instruments. The playing of any radio, compact disc systems, speakers, stereo systems phonographs or any musical instrument in such a manner, or with such volume, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., so as to create a noise such as reasonably calculated to disturb a person of ordinary disposition under the same or similar circumstances, residing in a dwelling or other type of residence in the vicinity shall be deemed a violation.
      (2)   Vehicles and motorcycles.
         (a)   The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle or motorized equipment so out of repair, or loaded or operated in such a manner as to create loud or unnecessary noises, such as spinning or squealing of tires, grating, grinding, rattling or other noises, shall be deemed a violation of this section.
         (b)   Also, the parking, storage or repairing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorized equipment between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., with any motors left in operation for an extended period shall be deemed a violation of this section.
      (3)   Vehicle radios, compact disc systems, speakers and stereo systems. The playing of any radio, compact disc system, speaker or stereo system, whether stationary or located within a motor vehicle, in such manner or with such volume as to disturb persons or substantially impair the use or enjoyment of public or private property, shall be in violation of this section. (Heard within a 50-foot limitation on music volume.)
(Ord. 113, passed 10-19-2000) Penalty, see § 91.99
CITY STREET BEAUTIFICATION
§ 91.30 PURPOSE.
   (A)   The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the beautification of all city streets and properties within City of Tool city limits. It is the intent of the City of Tool to maintain a clean and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and visitors. This subchapter is designed to ensure that all properties within the city limits are maintained in a manner consistent with the values and expectations of the community.
   (B)   This subchapter shall be enforced by the City of Tool's designated Code Enforcement Officer.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.31 DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this subchapter:
   DUMPSTERS. Any large container used for waste disposal, including roll-off containers.
   JUNKED VEHICLE. A vehicle that is self-propelled and:
      (1)   Does not have lawfully attached to it:
         (a)   An unexpired license plate;
         (b)   A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; or
         (c)   A valid motor vehicle registration sticker;
      (2)   Is wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled or discarded; or
      (3)   Is inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property, or 30 consecutive days if the vehicle is on private property.
   PODS. Any type of portable storage container used for temporary storage.
   TRASH. Any waste material that is not placed in a waste container or is otherwise improperly disposed of.
   TRAILERS. Any device which has no independent power mechanism of its own, but which can be attached to, or towed by, a vehicle.
   WATERCRAFT. Any type of watercraft, used on or off the water, which is specifically designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel. The term WATERCRAFT includes jet skis, wet bikes, etc.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.32 PROHIBITIONS.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful for any person/company/corporation/group to store or accumulate trash, trailers, junked vehicles, broken equipment, dumpsters or pods on any property within the city limits.
   (B)   The storage or accumulation of trash, trailers, junked vehicles, broken equipment, dumpsters, or pods shall be considered a public nuisance and subject to abatement, as provided by Chapter 151 of this code.
   (C)   Temporary storage or the placement of dumpsters or pods on any property within the city limits shall not exceed a period of 30 days. The exceptions to this provision shall be given by the city's Code Enforcement Officer by a permit.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
§ 91.33 REMEDIES FOR NUISANCES.
   (A)   Any property found to be in violation of this subchapter shall be given written notice of the violation and provided a reasonable period of time to remedy the violation.
   (B)   If the violation is not remedied within the time period provided, the city may take action to abate the violation by removing the offending material.
   (C)   The cost of abatement shall be charged to the property owner and shall be recoverable in the same manner as property taxes.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 3-16-2023)
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