Chapter 7.36
PUBLIC DISTURBANCE NOISES

Sections

7.36.010    Definitions.

7.36.020    Public disturbance noises – Prohibition – Exceptions.

7.36.030    Penalty.

7.36.010 Definitions.

(1) Use of Words and Phrases. As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise, the words or phrases defined in this section shall have the indicated meanings.

(2) “Specific public disturbance noises” means:

(a) The creation of frequent, repetitive, or continuous sounds that emanate from a structure that unreasonably disturbs or interferes with peace and comfort of the owners or possessors of real property, including but not limited to, sounds from musical instruments, audio sound systems, band sessions, or social gatherings;

(b) Sound from motor vehicle audio sound systems, including but not limited to, tape players, radios, and compact disc players, operated at volumes so as to be audible greater than 100 feet from the vehicle itself;

(c) Sound from portable audio equipment, including but not limited to, tape players, radios, and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 100 feet from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator. [Ord. 1072 § 1, 1993.]

7.36.020 Public disturbance noises – Prohibition – Exceptions.

(1) No person shall cause, and no person in possession of real property, a motor vehicle, or portable audio equipment shall allow specific public disturbance noises as defined in this ordinance to originate from such sources.

(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(a) Sounds from public safety or emergency vehicles or equipment, including, but not limited to, police, fire protection, and ambulances;

(b) Sounds resulting from city-approved community events. [Ord. 1072 § 2, 1993.]

7.36.030 Penalty.

A violation of or failure to comply with this chapter is punished as follows:

(1) A first violation within a 12-calendar-month period is a class 6 civil infraction.

(2) A second and subsequent violation within a 12-calendar-month period is a class 2 civil infraction. [Ord. 1072 § 3, 1993.]