509.10 LOUD AND DISTURBING NOISES GENERALLY .

   (a)   The creation of any loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in the City is prohibited.

   (b)   The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this section, but this enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:

      (1)   The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if any vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or in motion only as a warning signal reasonably necessary for the prevention of accidents.

      (2)   The use of any gong or siren upon any vehicle other than a police, fire or other public safety vehicle.

      (3)   The use of any automobile, motorcycle or vehicle so out of repair, loaded or in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

      (4)   The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of danger.

      (5)   The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with loading or unloading any vehicle.

      (6)   The use of any drum, loud speaker or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise to any performance, show or sale or display of merchandise.

      (7)   The use of loud speakers or amplifiers on trucks or other vehicles for advertising or other purposes, unless a permit is obtained from the Mayor for the use and operation of same.

      (8)   The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.

      (9)   The creation of any noise on any street adjacent to any church, school, institution of learning or court while the same are in session, or adjacent to any hospital.

      (10)   The conducting, operating or maintaining of any garage in any residential district so as to cause loud or offensive noises to be emitted therefrom any time between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., so as to disturb or keep awake persons residing in the immediate vicinity. "Residential district" as used in this paragraph, applies to any garage located within one hundred feet of any building or buildings used as a private residence, rooming house, apartment house or hotel.

      (11)   The conducting, operating or maintaining of any beer parlor, night club or other place of business where beer, wine or intoxicating liquor is sold, drive- in restaurants, bowling alleys, open air theatres or any other kind of business, in any residential district so as to cause or permit loud or offensive noises to be emitted therefrom at any time between 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. so as to disturb or keep awake persons residing in the immediate vicinity. "Residential district" as used in this subsection shall apply to any beer parlor, night club or other place of business where beer, wine or intoxicating liquor is sold, drive-in restaurant, bowling alley, open-air theatre or any other kind of business in any residential district or located within five hundred feet of any building used as a private residence, apartment house or rooming house. (1967 Code §135.08)

   (c)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.