§ 13-31. License for use of loudspeakers or public address systems.
(a)
Loudspeakers or public address systems used to produce sound signals from any source for either advertising or other purposes shall not be operated on or over public property and public rights-of-way, unless a license has been issued by the city manager. Such systems may be used Monday through Saturday during daylight hours only. No such systems shall be used, except systems used by police officers and/or city employees acting in an official capacity, systems approved in conjunction with special permits and special events approved by the city manager and special uses approved by the city commission.
(b)
Favorable recommendation of the police chief is required before issuance of a license. Such a recommendation must be given if the proposed activity will not violate any ordinance and will not endanger the public health and safety.
(c)
No loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices shall be operated pursuant to this section within the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
(d)
No loudspeakers or sound-amplifying devices shall be allowed to operate pursuant to this section during any hour of the day or night that exceeds the maximum permissible sound levels as described in section 13-26 unless a special permit for relief from the maximum allowable noise level limits established in this article has been approved by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 2007-13, § 1(Exh. A), 5-24-07; Ord. No. 2013-02, § 1, 3-14-13)