<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 16-69. - Particular noise.</div>
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               Without limiting the generality of <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH16EN_ARTIIINO_S16-68NOGE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13891">section 16-68</a>, the following acts are specifically declared to be unlawful and in violation of
               this article:
               
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                  (1)
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                  The blowing of a horn on any motor vehicle except when the horn is used as a warning
                  device.
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                  (2)
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                  The operation of any motor vehicle or any engine without a muffler, or with a muffler
                  that is so defective or so designed that the vehicle emits an unusually loud noise.
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                  (3)
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                  The operation of a motor vehicle so as to create unusual noises through the screeching
                  of tires or racing of engines.
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                  (4)
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                  The operation of a motor vehicle that is so loaded or so out of repair or that is
                  operated in such a manner as to create loud grating, grinding, rattling, backfiring,
                  or similar noises.
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                  (5)
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                  The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air, unless the noise created
                  thereby is effectively muffled and reduced.
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                  (6)
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                  The excavation, erection, demolition, alteration or repair of any building in any
                  area not zoned for commercial or industrial use at any time other than between the
                  hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, except in case of urgent
                  necessity in the interest of public safety.
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                  (7)
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                  The keeping of any animal or bird which causes frequent, habitual, repeated or excessive
                  noise.
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                  (8)
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                  The discharging of squibs, firecrackers, gunpowder, or other combustible substances
                  without a permit issued by the county fire marshal's office.
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                  (9)
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                  The discharge of all manner of firearms is prohibited between the hours of 11:00 p.m.
                  and 7:00 a.m., except as required in the hunting and taking of animal prey or in the
                  defense of person or property. The discharge of firearms shall also be in accordance
                  with <a href="" data-chunk-id="COOR_CH22LAEN_ARTIIIFI_S22-61USPRRE" class="section-link" data-product-id="13891">section 22-61</a>.
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                  (10)
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                  The playing or use of any sound amplification device, television, or any musical instrument
                  so as to unreasonably disturb the comfort, quiet or repose of persons in any place
                  of residence or so as to interfere substantially with the operations of any church,
                  school, theater, library or other similar place of assembly.
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                  (11)
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                  The use of any sound amplification device, musical instrument, or other device for
                  the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise to any performance, show,
                  sale, display, advertisement or merchandise, or other commercial venture.
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                  (12)
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                  Operation of garage or service station machinery or equipment between the hours of
                  11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except where such activity is being operated in conformity
                  with the county's zoning ordinance.
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                  (13)
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                  Operation of construction machinery or equipment between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and
                  7:00 a.m.
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                  (14)
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                  Operation of lawn mowers or other power-operated domestic tools out-of-doors between
                  the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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               (Ord. No. 2005-01, 1-18-2005; Ord. No. 2017-12, 9-18-2017)
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