The following acts are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive, namely:
(A) Blowing horns. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle or bus so as to create an unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time;
(B) Radios, phonographs, and the like. The playing of any radio, phonograph or musical instrument with such volume, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to unreasonably annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office, hospital dwelling, hotel or other such building;
(C) Yelling, shouting, hooting, and the like. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing, particularly on the public streets between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any other time or place so as to unreasonably annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity;
(D) Pets. The keeping of any animal, bird or fowl which, by causing frequent or long continued noises, shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity;
(E) Blowing whistles. The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler, other than to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of fire or danger or upon request of proper village authorities;
(F) Exhaust discharge. The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or motor boat engine, except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom;
(G) Building operations. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building, or the excavation of streets or public places, in any residential area, other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety, and then only with a written permit from the Code Enforcement Officer;
(H) Noises near schools, hospitals, churches and the like. The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, church or court while the same are in session, or adjacent to any hospital which unreasonably interferes with the workings or sessions thereof;
(I) Noises to attract attention. The use of any drum, loudspeaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by creation of noise to any performance, show or sale or display of merchandise; and
(J) Loudspeaker or amplifiers. The unreasonable use of any amplifiers or loudspeakers in the course of any public address.
(Prior Code, § 96.02) Penalty, see § 96.99
Cross-reference:
Animals disturbing the peace and repose of the community, see § 90.040