The following sounds may, depending upon location, duration, intensity or character, be public disturbance noises in violation of this chapter:
(a) The frequent, repetitive or continuous sounding of any horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger or as specifically permitted or required by law;
(b) The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds in connection with the starting, operation, repair, rebuilding or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicle or internal combustion engine within a residential district;
(c) Yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on or near the public streets, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.;
(d) The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds which emanate from any building, structure or dwelling unit, or from any part of the property on which such building, structure or dwelling unit is located, such as sounds from musical instruments, audio sound systems, band sessions or social gatherings;
(e) Sound from motor vehicle audio sound systems, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 50 feet from the vehicle itself;
(f) Sound from portable audio equipment, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 50 feet from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator;
(g) The squealing, screeching or other such sounds from motor vehicle tires in contact with the ground or other roadway surface because of rapid acceleration, braking or excessive speed around corners or because of such other reason; provided that sounds which result from actions which are necessary to avoid danger shall be exempt from this section;
(h) Sounds originating from construction sites, including but not limited to sounds from construction equipment, power tools and hammering between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends;
(i) Sounds originating from residential property relating to temporary projects for the maintenance or repair of dwelling units, grounds and appurtenances, including but not limited to sounds from lawn mowers, power hand tools, snow removal equipment and composters between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends.
(Ord. 2006-12. Passed 5-1-06.)