§ 34-32. Findings.

(a)

Loud and raucous noise degrades the environment of the city to a degree that:

(1)

Is harmful to the health, welfare, and safety of its inhabitants and visitors;

(2)

Interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property;

(3)

Interferes with the well being, tranquility, and privacy of the home; and

(4)

Both causes and aggravates health problems.

(b)

Both the effective control and the elimination of loud and raucous noise are essential to the health and welfare of the city's inhabitants and visitors, and to the conduct of the normal pursuits of life, including recreation, work, and communication.

(c)

The city has a substantial interest in protecting citizens from unwelcome noise.

(d)

The use of sound amplification equipment creates loud and raucous noise that may, in a particular manner and at a particular time and place, substantially and unreasonably invade the privacy, peace, and freedom of inhabitants of, and visitors to, the city.

(e)

The city has a substantial interest in protecting its merchants from unwelcome noise that has the effect of preventing the transaction of business due to excessive noise.

(f)

The city has a substantial interest in preserving quiet in areas surrounding health care facilities.

(Ord. No. 4136-08, § 1, 4-21-2008; Ord. No. 4336-11, § 1, 3-7-2011)