(A) The playing of radios, boom boxes, tape cassettes, disc players, or any other sound devices is prohibited as follows.
(1) No person shall play any radio, music player such as a “boom box,” tape cassette, disc player or television, audio system or musical instrument, or any other type of sound device upon any public road, street, highway, or private property in the village in a manner or at a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of other persons. An exception is made for organized events which have received a valid permit from the village.
(2) No person shall play any radio, music player such as a “boom box,” tape cassette, disc player or television, audio system or musical instrument, or any other type of sound device in a manner or at a volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of neighboring inhabitants or at a volume which is plainly audible to persons other than those who are in the dwelling unit in which such device or instrument is played and who are voluntary listeners thereto.
(3) The following penalty applies for this division (A):
(a) First offense: a fine of up to $100;
(b) Second offense: a fine of up to $200; and
(c) Third offense and thereafter: a fine of up to $300 and three days in jail.
(4) Upon conviction for a violation of this division (A), the sound device being used during the commission of the offense shall be subject to seizure and payment of a judgment.
(B) Playing of radios, boom boxes, tape cassettes, disc players, or any other sound devices in motor vehicles is prohibited as follows.
(1) No person shall play any radio, music player, or an audio system in a motor vehicle at such volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of other persons or at a volume which is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the vehicle.
(2) The following penalty applies for this division (B):
(a) First offense: a fine of up to $200;
(b) Second offense: a fine of up to $400; and
(c) Third offense and thereafter: a fine of up to $600.
(3) Upon conviction for a violation of this division (B), the sound device being used during the commission of the offense shall be subject to seizure and payment of a judgment.
(Ord. 96-166, passed 10-21-1996)