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WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA CODE OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCES PENDING CODIFICATION
SUPPLEMENT RECORD
CHAPTER 1 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 2 CHARTER
CHAPTER 3 BOUNDARIES
CHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 7 FISCAL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 8 URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 9 HOTEL-MOTEL TAX
CHAPTER 10 DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 11 URBAN REVITALIZATION
CHAPTER 15 MAYOR
CHAPTER 16 MAYOR PRO TEM
CHAPTER 17 CITY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 18 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 19 FINANCE DIRECTOR/TREASURER
CHAPTER 20 CITY ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 21 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
CHAPTER 22 PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CHAPTER 23 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 30 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 30.11 UNBIASED POLICING POLICY
CHAPTER 31 ALARM SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 35 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 36 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILLS
CHAPTER 37 FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 40 PUBLIC OFFENSES
CHAPTER 50 NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 51 DAMAGED OR INOPERABLE VEHICLES
CHAPTER 52 ABANDONED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 53 LITTER CONTROL
CHAPTER 54 NOISE POLLUTION
CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS DOGS
CHAPTER 57 ILLEGAL OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS
CHAPTER 60 TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 91 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 95 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 96 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 97 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS
CHAPTER 98 ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 100 REGULATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER AND COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER
CHAPTER 101 STORM WATER DRAINAGE UTILITY
CHAPTER 102 ILLICIT DISCHARGE TO STORM SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 105 SOLID WASTE CONTROL AND RECYCLING
CHAPTER 106 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 107 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER 110 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 111 ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 112 FRANCHISE FEES
CHAPTER 113 CABLE TELEVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 120 LIQUOR LICENSES AND WINE AND BEER PERMITS
CHAPTER 121 CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PERMITS
CHAPTER 122 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
CHAPTER 123 HOUSE MOVERS
CHAPTER 124 PAWNBROKERS
CHAPTER 125 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
CHAPTER 126 PUBLIC DANCE HALLS
CHAPTER 135 EXCAVATIONS OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
CHAPTER 136 SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 137 VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS
CHAPTER 138 STREET AND SIDEWALK GRADES
CHAPTER 139 NAMING OF STREETS
CHAPTER 140 DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 141 FIBER OPTIC CABLE LICENSE
CHAPTER 142 PARKLETS
CHAPTER 150 BUILDING NUMBERING
CHAPTER 151 TREES AND VEGETATION
CHAPTER 152 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 153 TEMPORARY SIGNS
CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES
CHAPTER 156 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND RENTAL HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 157 STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 158 MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 159 PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 160 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 161 POST-CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER CONTROL
CHAPTER 162 FUEL GAS CODE
CHAPTER 163 DEMOLITION & RAZE PERMIT
CHAPTER 165 ZONING CODE - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 166 ZONING CODE - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 167 ZONING CODE - USE TYPES
CHAPTER 168 ZONING CODE - ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 169 ZONING CODE - OVERLAY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 170 ZONING CODE - DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 171 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 172 ZONING CODE - SUPPLEMENTAL SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 173 ZONING CODE - LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 174 ZONING CODE - OFF-STREET PARKING
CHAPTER 175 ZONING CODE - SIGN REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 176 ZONING CODE - NONCONFORMING DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 177 ZONING CODE - ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 178 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 179 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER 180 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
CHAPTER 181 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 183 MOBILE FOOD UNITS
CHAPTER 185 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
54.08 REGULATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT.
   1.   Sound Equipment Restricted. Except for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been issued by the City under this section, no person shall so operate, play, or permit the operation or playing of any sound equipment:
      A.   As to create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or outdoors within a noise sensitive area.
      B.   As to create a noise disturbance 50 feet from the device, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a public right-of-way or public space, or in a boat on public waters.
   2.   Permit Required. No person shall, use, operate, or cause to be used or operated any sound equipment upon the public streets or in any building or upon any premises, public or private, if the sound therefrom is plainly audible from any public street or public place within the City, unless said person:
      A.   First obtains a permit in accordance with this section;
      B.   Complies with the conditions imposed by the permit, including the maximum permitted sound level shown therein;
      C.   Complies with all other applicable provisions of this Code of Ordinances.
   3.   Exclusions. Sound equipment shall not include:
      A.   Equipment used for public health and safety purposes;
      B.   Church or clock carillons, bells or chimes;
      C.   Automobile radios, tape decks or players, or other standard automobile equipment used or intended for the use and enjoyment of the occupants, provided the sound emitting therefrom is not audible for more than 50 feet from the vehicle.
      D.   Recorded music used in a nonresidential district in conjunction with a civil or religious celebration;
      E.   Unamplified live music provided, sponsored, or funded, in whole or in part, by a governmental entity.
      F.   Mobile radio or telephone signaling devices.
   4.   Fees. A separate permit shall be required for each type of activity described below, and permits shall be nontransferable. The permit shall be conspicuously displayed on or immediately adjacent to the sound equipment. A nonrefundable fee for sound equipment permits shall be paid as follows:
      A.   Permits for one day or less            $   20.00
      B   Permits for over one day through one week   $   40.00
      C.   Permits over one week through one year   $   75.00
No fee shall be required for any sound equipment permit issued to the City, State, or federal government or a governmental subdivision or agency.
   5.   Information Required. Applications for permits required herein shall be made in writing to the City Administrator, accompanied by the required permit fee and the following information:
      A.   Type of permit requested;
      B.   Name and address of applicant;
      C.   The purpose for which the sound equipment will be used;
      D.   The location where the sound equipment will be used;
      E.   The number of days of use and proposed hours of operation of the sound equipment;
      F.   A general description of the sound equipment, including the license number of any motor vehicle upon which it is to be operated;
      G.   The proposed sound pressure level output of the sound equipment, including:
         (1)   Type B Permits. The approximate decibel output measured in dB(a)s at a distance of 100 feet from the sound equipment.
         (2)   Type A, C, D and E Permits. The address of the residence nearest the sound equipment, the approximate decibel output measured in dB(a)s at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment, and the decibel output measured in dB(a)s at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. If the application contains the required information and is accompanied by the required fee, and the proposed use of the sound equipment complies with the standards and other requirements of this section and all other applicable laws and ordinances, the zoning enforcement officer shall issue the appropriate permit.
   6.   Application Standards.
      A.   Type A Permit – General Standards. A type A permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 60 dB(a)s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence alleging a noise disturbance when known, or at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment, and registering not more than 100 dB(a)s at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a Type A permit may be used only in areas of the City zoned for nonresidential use and only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
      B.   Type B Permit; Sound Trucks – General Standards. Sound trucks may be operated only under a type B permit. A type B permit may be issued for sound equipment mounted upon a motor vehicle and intended for use upon City streets provided that the sound equipment emits only music or human speech registering not more than 80 dB(a)s when measured at a distance of 100 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type B permit may be used only in nonresidential areas from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
      C.   Type C Permit; Parks – General Standards. A type C permit may be used for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 50 dB(a)s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence alleging a noise disturbance when known, or at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment, and registering not more than 100 dB(a)s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type C permit may be used only in public parks owned and operated by the City, or public grounds owned and operated by another governmental body, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for events authorized and approved by the City or other body having jurisdiction over the park or public grounds.
      D.   Type D Permit; School Grounds – General Standards. A type D permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 50 dB(a)s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence alleging a noise disturbance when known, or at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment, and registering not more than 100 dB(a)s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type D permit may be used only on school grounds, or in conjunction with a school sponsored activity, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for events authorized and approved by the school authorities having jurisdiction of the grounds.
      E.   Type E Permit; Residential Events – General Standards. A type E permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more than 50 dB(a)s when measured at the real property boundary of the private residence alleging a noise disturbance when known, or at the real property boundary of the private residence nearest the sound equipment, and registering not more than 100 dB(a)s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type E permit may be used only pursuant to a permitted street closing, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
   7.   Commercial Advertising; Sound Equipment Prohibited. No sound equipment shall be permitted to be used on public streets or public places, or in any building or upon any premises if the sound therefrom may be plainly audible from any public street or public place within the city, when any such use is for commercial advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.