Chapter 48 – Noise Pollution

I. Essential services, such as electrical substations and safety devices. J. Construction and maintenance activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. “Maintenance activities” are non-routine operations, temporary in nature, and conducted infrequently. K. Cement sawing of freshly poured concrete street, alley, sidewalk, or road surface. L. Un-amplified, live music, provided that it is sponsored or funded, in whole or in part, by a governmental entity. M. The emission of sound by individuals with the written consent of the City for the purpose of implementing a City-approved deer management plan. 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. 48.08 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. The Mayor has the following powers: 1. To enter and inspect any private property or place and inspect any report or records at any reasonable time when granted permission by the owner or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner or a tenant of the premises. If consent to inspect is withheld, the officer may apply for an administrative search warrant as provided by State and Federal law. 2. To require certification by a registered engineer or other qualified person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met. 48.09 VIOLATION. Violation of this chapter is a municipal infraction or a simple misdemeanor, as the City may elect.