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A. Unless otherwise authorized by the City, 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.

B. The following sounds are public disturbance noises:

1. 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.

2. Yelling, shouting, whistling or singing on or near the public streets, particularly between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 fifty feet (50') from the vehicle itself.

5. 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 fifty feet (50') from the source, and if not operated upon the property of the operator.

6. The squealing, screeching or other such sounds from motor vehicle tires in contact with the ground or other roadway surface because of rapid acceleration, braking or excessive speed around corners or because of such other reason; provided, that sounds which result from actions which are necessary to avoid danger shall be exempt from this section.

C. This section shall not apply to noise created by regularly scheduled park events between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., nor shall it apply to noise created by activities operating under a carnival, circus and amusement license pursuant to RMC 5.28.020 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.

D. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1665 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1572 § 1, 1990).