§ 30-8. Permit for sound amplification equipment.

(a)

It is unlawful for a person to use or cause to be used any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier, or any other machine or device that produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound outside of a building or enclosed structure or causes sounds produced, reproduced, or amplified within a building or enclosed structure to exceed the levels specified in section 30-5, when measured from the property line of the property where the sound is being received, without first obtaining a permit to do so.

(b)

In no event shall the issuance of a permit authorize, allow, or otherwise permit the production, reproduction, or amplification of sound that exceeds 75 dB(A) when measured from the property line of the nearest receiving property. Permits shall be granted only for the amplification of music or human speech, or both; provided however, no permit shall be issued to an applicant who has:

(1)

Had a permit revoked within the twelve-month period prior to the date of application; or

(2)

Received two or more convictions or entered two or more pleas of guilty or nolo contendere, or any combination thereof, in return for a grant of deferred disposition for violations of this chapter within the 36 month period prior to the date of application.

(c)

Each applicant desiring to obtain a permit shall apply on a form provided by the director and shall submit the following information:

(1)

The date of the application and the date and hours for which the permit is requested, including the permit classification being requested;

(2)

The name and address of the applicant;

(3)

The name and address of the person who will have charge of the sound amplification equipment;

(4)

The purpose for which the sound equipment will be used;

(5)

The physical address and a description of the location or proposed route where the sound amplification equipment will be used;

(6)

A description of the type of sound amplifying equipment to be used; and

(7)

Any other information reasonably requested by the director for administration of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2011-874, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)