Chapter 9.48
PUBLIC DISTURBANCE NOISE

Sections:

9.48.010    Unlawful.

9.48.020    Public disturbance noises identified.

9.48.030    Exemptions.

9.48.040    Violation – Penalties.

9.48.010 Unlawful.

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. (Ord. 766 § 1(A), 1991).

9.48.020 Public disturbance noises identified.

The following sounds are 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 and comfort 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 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or at any time and place as to unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace and comfort 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 disturbs or interferes with the peace and comfort of owners or possessors of real property, such as sounds from musical instruments, audio sound systems, band sessions, or social gatherings;

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

F. Sound from portable audio equipment, such as tape players, radios, and compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than 50 feet from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator. (Ord. 766 § 1(B), 1991).

9.48.030 Exemptions.

This section shall not apply to regularly scheduled events at parks, such as public address systems for baseball games or park concerts. (Ord. 766 § 1(C), 1991).

9.48.040 Violation – Penalties.

Every person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to have committed a civil infraction and shall be subject to a C-9 penalty for the first violation; a C-5 penalty for the second violation; and a C-1 penalty for the third and each subsequent violation of this chapter, within a 12-month period, as provided in SLMC 1.10.030. (Ord. 1217 § 1, 2015).