§ 5.02.120. Sound-making and sound-amplification devices prohibited

A. It is unlawful for any person, while soliciting, to shout, make any outcry, blow a horn, ring a bell or use any sound device, including any loud speaking radio or sound-amplifying system upon any public streets, alleys, parks or public places of the City or upon any private property where such sound exceeds the City's noise standards as set forth chapter 8.32.

B. No person who uses an automobile or other vehicle for purposes of soliciting shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system which can be heard outside the automobile or other vehicle to advertise, to draw attention to the presence of the automobile or other vehicle or to communicate commercial information to the general public when such automobile or other vehicle is moving, stopped, standing or parked upon any public or private street, except to request emergency assistance or warn of a hazardous situation.

C. This section shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles or vehicles operated by public utilities or to vehicles participating in a business event authorized by the City.

(Ord. 2010-943, § 1, 2010)