§ 8-7.1. Same—Sound amplification systems.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause to be operated any sound amplification system which can be heard from a distance of fifty (50) or more feet, without a permit therefor, unless said system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.

(b)

The owner of any vehicle from which excess sound is emanating as defined herein, as well as the person operating such vehicle, shall be subject to the provisions of this section.

(c)

This section shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergency calls or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.

(d)

This section shall not apply to audio systems of sound trucks or vehicles in parades, processions, or public demonstrations, provided that the operator thereof obtains and operates such audio systems in accordance with a permit issued by the chief of police for such parade, procession or public demonstration.

(e)

Any person violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and/or incarcerated for not more than ninety (90) days in jail for each such violation.

(Ord. No. 91-0005, § 1, 5-7-91; Ord. No. 00-0009, §§ 1—5, 7-18-00)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 91-0005, § 1, adopted May 7, 1991, did not specifically amend the Code; hence, its inclusion herein as § 8-7.1 was at the discretion of the editor.