Draft chapter 48: Noise Pollution

§ 48.08 Use Of Sound Equipment For Commercial Advertising Prohibited

The 2026 draft's § 48.08 beside the current code's § 48.07: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.

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No sound equipment is permitted to be used on public streets or public places or in any building or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from any public street or public place within the City, when any such use is for commercial advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.

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Current code

§ 48.07 Use Of Sound Equipment For Commercial Advertising Prohibited

No sound equipment is permitted to be used on public streets or public places or in any building or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from any public street or public place within the City, when any such use is for commercial advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.

2010 Code, Chapter 48 · source page

2026 draft

§ 48.08 Use Of Sound Equipment For Commercial Advertising Prohibited

No sound equipment is permitted to be used on public streets or public places or in any building or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from any public street or public place within the City, when any such use is for commercial advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.

August 2026 draft · page 109

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