§ 40-16. Sound reproduction.

No person shall operate, play or permit the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier or similar device which produces, reproduces or amplifies sound:

(a)

In such a manner as to create unnecessary noise across a real property boundary, except for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been issued by the administrator pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by him, or by license issued by the commissioner of licenses.

(b)

In such a manner as to create unnecessary noise at fifty (50) feet from such device, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a public highway.

(c)

In such a manner as to create unnecessary noise to any person other than the operator of the device, when operated by any passenger on a common carrier.

(d)

In such a manner as to create unnecessary noise that enters an apartment or dwelling unit that is separate and distinct from the apartment or dwelling unit from which the unnecessary noise originated.

(Gen. Ord. No. 35-1977, 8-1-77; Gen. Ord. No. 52-1977, 10-3-77; Gen. Ord. No. 16-2005, 3-28-05)