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:
(A) Horns and signal devices. The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other motor driven vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is apparently approaching out of control; or, if in motion, only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time, except as the same may be used only by authorized emergency vehicles as may be otherwise required while on duty, shall be deemed as unnecessary noise.
(B) Radios, phonographs, and musical instruments. The playing of any radio, phonograph, or any musical instrument in such a manner, or with such volume, particularly between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., so as to create a noise which could be 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 to be a violation of this section.
(C) Motor vehicles. The use of any motor vehicle of any description so out of repair, or loaded or operated in such a manner as to create a loud or unnecessary noise, such as spinning or squealing of tires, grating, grinding, rattling, or other noises, shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(D) Building and demolition procedures. The erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., except in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety and then only with a permit from the city, allowing work to continue during such hours, shall be deemed a violation of this section.
(E) Shouting or crying by peddlers. The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers, and vendors which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood shall be deemed unnecessary noise and a violation of this section.
(F) Drums, loudspeakers, etc. The use of any drum, loudspeaker, or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention to any performance, show, or sale or merchandise by creation of noise shall be deemed unnecessary noise and a violation of this section, except those activities of an official celebration, athletic event or similar activity by a school, or sanctioned by school officials or events unauthorized by permit by the officials of the city. The use of loud speakers for whatever purpose shall be prohibited between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless such activity is authorized by any official of the schools or city. Use of a loudspeaker during such prohibited hours shall be considered a violation of this section. The playing of loudspeakers and amplifiers on motor vehicles with such volume as to create a noise which would reasonably be calculated to disturb a person or ordinary disposition under the same or similar circumstances, residing in the vicinity shall be deemed to be a violation of this section.
(Ord. 1145, passed 8-11-20) Penalty, see § 10.99
Cross-reference:
Loud noises in a public park, see § 96.08