§ 19-2. Enumeration of specific noises.

The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter; provided, however, that such enumeration shall not be construed to be exclusive of other noises, to wit:

(1)

The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle while not in motion, except as a danger signal if another vehicle is approaching apparently out of control, or if in motion only as a danger signal after or as brakes are being applied and deceleration of the vehicle is intended; the creation by means of any such signal device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; and the sounding of such device for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time.

(2)

The playing of any radio, phonograph or any musical instrument in such manner, or with such volume, particularly during the hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. as to create a noise such as is reasonably calculated to disturb a person of ordinary disposition under the same or similar circumstances residing in a dwelling or other type of residence in the vicinity.

(3)

The use of any automobile, motorcycle, or vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or operated in such manner as to create loud or unnecessary noises such as spinning or squealing tires, grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.

(4)

The blowing of any steam whistle attached to any stationary boiler except to give notice of the time to begin or stop work or as a warning of danger.

(5)

The discharge into the open air of the exhaust of any steam engine, stationary internal combustion engine, motor vehicle or boat engine except through a muffler or other device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises therefrom.

(6)

The use of any mechanical device operated by compressed air, except pneumatic drills, unless the noise thereby created is effectively muffled and reduced.

(7)

The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration or repair of any building in a residential or business district other than between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, except in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public safety, and then only with a permit from the city council, which permit may be renewed for a period of three days or less while the emergency continues.

(8)

The creation of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any school, institution of learning, or court while the same are in session, or adjacent to any hospital, which unreasonably interferes with the working of such institution, provided, conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets indicating that the same is a school, hospital or court street.

(9)

The creation of a loud and excessive noise in connection with the loading or unloading of any vehicle or the opening and destruction of bales, boxes, crates and containers.

(10)

The shouting and crying of peddlers, hawkers and vendors which disturbs the quiet and peace of the neighborhood.

(11)

The use of loudspeakers or amplifiers on any vehicle.

(12)

The Jake Brake or any similar device on any engine will not be energized or otherwise used inside the city limits of Columbus, Mississippi.

(Ord. of 4-15-97(1))