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<br />whistle muffler, motorized scooter, machine or mechanical device is enclosed within a sound
<br />insulated structure so as to prevent noise and sound from being plainly audible from any
<br />residential property line.
<br />(d) Loud Music in Parks. The use of electronic equipment, including but not limited to amplifiers,
<br />radio loudspeakers, phonographs, tape amplifiers, electronically operated or acoustic musical
<br />instruments or other device of like design used for producing sound in or upon any public street,
<br />park or grounds, or any other open area to which the public has access, whether publicly or
<br />privately owned, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. is unlawful. At any other time of
<br />day, such equipment may not be used in a manner which disturbs the peace, quiet and comfort of
<br />neighboring residents or persons of normal sensitivity who are using such areas. This subsection
<br />shall not apply to events for which a permit has been obtained pursuant to Chapter 4-20.
<br />(e) Music, Stereos and Electronics.
<br />(1) Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television set, audio
<br />equipment, drum, musical instrument, or similar device which produces or reproduces loud and
<br />raucous noise at any time of day in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of
<br />neighboring residents or persons of normal sensitivity. The operation of any such instrument,
<br />audio equipment, television set, machine or similar device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
<br />8:00 a.m. in such manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from the building,
<br />structure or vehicle in which it is located, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this
<br />subsection.
<br /> (a) The words “loud and raucous noise,” as used herein, shall mean any sound or any recording
<br />thereof when amplified or increased by any electrical, mechanical or other device to such volume,
<br />intensity or carrying power as to unreasonably interfere with the peace and quiet of other persons
<br />within or upon any one or more of such places or areas, or as to unreasonably annoy, disturb,
<br />impair or endanger the comfort, repose, health, or safety of other persons within or upon any one
<br />or more such places or areas.
<br /> (b) Any noise level caused by such use or operation which exceeds the ambient noise level on the
<br />premises of any other occupied property, or if a condominium, apartment house, duplex, or
<br />attached business, within any adjoining unit, by more than five (5) decibels shall be a violation of
<br />the provisions of this section.
<br />(2) The conducting of or carrying on of band or orchestral concerts, rehearsals or practice between
<br />the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. sufficiently loud as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose of
<br />persons of ordinary and normal sensitivity who reside in the immediate vicinity of such band or
<br />orchestral concerts or rehearsals or practice.
<br />(3) Using, or operating, or permitting to be used or operated, for any purpose, any loud speaker,
<br />loudspeaker system, public address or similar device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00
<br />a.m. in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents or
<br />persons of normal sensitivity, except for any noncommercial public speaking, public assembly or
<br />other activity for which a permit has been issued pursuant Chapter 4-20 of this Title.
<br />(4) TABLE OF APPLICABLE LIMITS
<br />TABLE OF APPLICABLE LIMITS
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<br />Time of Day...........................................................Sound Level Limit
<br />8:01 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ................................................................65 decibels
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