9.40.020 Noise disturbance sound amplifying equipment.

A. It is unlawful for any person to wilfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any noise disturbance from sound amplifying equipment if it is located in or on any of the following:
1. Any public right-of-way; or,
2. Any motor vehicle on a public right-of-way; and if the sound generated is audible at a distance of twenty-five feet from the device producing the sound.
B. The standards which will be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exist include but not be limited to the following:
1. Whether the sound is audible at a distance of twenty-five feet from the sound amplifying equipment;
2. Whether the sound is audible to an officer in a motor vehicle with all the windows closed;
3. The volume of the noise;
4. The intensity of the noise;
5. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
6. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
7. The volume and intensity of background noise, if any;
8. The proximity of the noise to residences;
9. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
10. The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
11. The time of day or night the noise occurs;
12. The duration of the noise;
13. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; and
14. Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or non-commercial activity. (Ord. 1574-98 §3(part), 1998).