No person shall create or assist in creating or permit the continuance of unreasonable noise in the City of Union. The following enumeration of violations of this section is not exclusive but is illustrative of some unreasonable noises:
(A) The keeping of an animal which by loud and frequent or continued noise disturbs the comfort and repose of a person in the vicinity;
(B) The use of an engine, thing or device which is so loaded, out of repair or operated in such a manner as to create a loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise;
(C) The use of a mechanical device operated by compressed air, steam or otherwise, unless the noise created thereby is effectively muffled;
(D) The construction, including excavation, demolition, alteration or repair of a building other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except upon special permit granted by the city; and
(E) The use or operation of an automatic or electric piano, phonograph, loudspeaker or sound-amplifying device so loudly as to disturb persons in the vicinity between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; provided however, that upon application to the Council, permits may be granted to responsible persons or organizations to broadcast programs of music, news, speeches or general entertainment.
(Ord. 461, passed 6-8-1998) Penalty, see § 131.999