§ 6-192. Noise.

(a)

Any unreasonably loud, disturbing noise which causes material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is hereby prohibited.

(b)

Any noise of such character, intensity, and continued duration which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is hereby prohibited.

(c)

The following acts, among others, are declared to be noise nuisances in violation of this Code, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:

(1)

Radios. The playing of any radio, television, phonograph or other musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons of ordinary sensibilities in any type of residence.

(2)

Loudspeakers. The use of any loudspeaker or amplifier or musical instrument in such manner or with such volume, particularly between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., that annoys and disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof; provided, however, that upon application by the user of such devices, the city council may make special exemption or exception to this clause for such time as the city council feels will serve the public welfare.

(3)

Animals. The keeping of any animal or bird which, by causing frequent or long-continued noise, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity.

(4)

Compressed air. The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air, unless the noise to be created is effectively muffled and reduced.

(5)

Construction. The erection, including excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair work on any building at any time other than those hours specified in this Code, as amended; except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety and convenience. The use of any construction equipment in such manner or with such volume, particularly between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., that annoys and disturbs persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof; provided, however, that upon application by the user of such devices, the city council may make special exemption or exception to this clause for such time as the city council feels will serve the public welfare.

(6)

Engine-exhaust braking prohibited. No person may use an engine-exhaust braking system while operating a motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the city. For the purpose of this section, the term engine-exhaust braking system means an engine-exhaust braking system device which converts diesel-engine power into an air compressor and when engaged operates to slow the vehicle.

(Ord. No. 2010-1871, § 3, 10-5-2010; Ord. No. 2014-2053, § 2, 2-13-2014)