§ 9.04.080. Prohibition of noises disturbing the public peace.

It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in possession of property to allow to originate from the property, sound that is a public disturbance noise. The following sounds are determined to be public disturbance noises:

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, so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property.

C.

Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on or near the public streets, particularly between the hours of eleven p.m. and seven a.m., or at any time and place so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;

D.

The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous sounds which emanate from any building, structure, apartment or condominium, which unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property, such as sounds from audio equipment, musical instruments, band sessions or social gatherings;

E.

Sound from motor vehicle sound systems, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than fifty (50) feet from the vehicle itself;

F.

Sound from audio equipment, such as tape players, radios and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than fifty (50) feet from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator.

G.

Excessive noise arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle including but not limited to excessive acceleration or braking causing tires to squeal, excessive racing of the engine or motor, or the use of modified or inadequately maintained exhaust or braking system including engine brakes.

The foregoing provisions shall not apply to regularly scheduled events at parks, such as public address systems for baseball games or park concerts.

(Ord. 27-2000; amended during 1997 codification: prior code § 9-2-8)