§ 6-1-4. Noise.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate, or cause to be used or operated, any mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus or instrument to intensify or to amplify or to reproduce the human voice, or any other sound, on any public street within the corporate limits of the City. It shall likewise be unlawful for any person to use or operate, or cause to be used or operated, any such mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus or instrument or any other mechanical or electrical device, machine, apparatus or instrument, whether involving amplification or not, that emits or causes any loud, excessive or unusual noise, in any building or on any premises in the City, whereby the sound therefrom is cast directly upon the public streets or places, or where such device is maintained and operated for advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the passing public or which is so placed or operated that the sounds coming therefrom can be heard to the annoyance or inconvenience of travelers upon any street or public place, or of persons in neighboring premises.

(Ord. No. 3705, 5-24-1960)

State law reference

Authority, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 217.042.