Chapter 8.32 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION

It is unlawful to maintain or operate any loudspeaker or amplifier connected with any radio, phonograph, microphone or other device by which sounds are magnified and made heard over any public street or public place without having first secured a permit therefor. (Ord. 151 §1, 1975)

Any person, firm or corporation desiring a license for the use or operation of such devices shall file an application therefor with the City Clerk, upon a form provided by him or her, setting forth the name and address of the applicant, the name of the owner of such device, the date upon which it is intended to be used, and such other information as may be prescribed. (Ord. 151 §3, 1975)

The fee for licenses to be granted under this chapter shall be as follows: for the use or operation of any radio receiving set, talking machine, amplifier or other similar device to be used in a moving vehicle along the streets, a fee per year or any part thereof for which the licensee desires to be licensed under this chapter, as established by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 151 §2, 1975; Ord. 2013-414 §16)

Such license shall be issued upon the payment of a license fee, as above provided, to the City Clerk, and shall permit the use of any such device, subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter, only upon the date specified on such license, and no other. (Ord. 151 §4, 1975)

No licensee shall use or operate or employ any such device within the City limits on Sunday, or before the hours of 8:00 a.m., or after the hours of 6:00 p.m. prevailing time of any day, and no licensee shall use, operate or employ any such device within a radius of 2 blocks from any church while funeral services are being held there. (Ord. 151 §5, 1975)

No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device, any lewd, obscene, profane, or indecent language or sounds, or any false representation of any matter, product or project advertised thereby, the sale of which is prohibited by law, ordinance or statute. (Ord. 151 §5, 1975)

Sections 8.32.050 and 8.32.060 shall not apply to radios in homes, or in private pleasure vehicles

when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the City. (Ord. 151 §5, 1975)

Any person guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter, or performing any act declared by this chapter to be unlawful, or knowingly misrepresenting to any officer or employee of the City any material fact in connection with procuring the license or permit provided for by this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment in accordance with the general penalty provision then in effect in the City, pursuant to Chapter 1.08 of this code, as amended. (Ord. 151 §6, 1975; Ord. 86-271 §24)