Ordinance 3509-16 - Laserfiche WebLink

3. The use of a sound amplifier or other device capable of producing or reproducing amplified sound upon public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or sales or for attracting the attention of the public to any vehicle, structure or property or the contents therein, except that vendors whose sole method of selling is from a moving vehicle shall be exempt from this subsection; 4. Sound from the frequent, repetitive and/or continuous operating or playing of motor vehicle audio equipment, whether portable or stationary or mounted on or within a motor vehicle. 5. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. D. It is unlawful to intentionally fail to cease a public disturbance noise when directed to do so by a law enforcement officer. The content of the sound will not be considered in determining any violation of this section. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor. Section 10. Section 6(a-b) of Ordinance No. 534-78, as amended by Sections 1-3 of Ordinance No. 564-78, as amended by Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1556-89, as amended by Section 2 of Ordinance 1971-93 (EMC 20.08.100), which reads as follows: Noises exempt—At all times—Partially exempt noises. A. The following noises are exempt from the provisions of this chapter at all times: provided, that nothing in these exemptions is intended to preclude the administrator from requiring installation of the best available noise abatement technology consistent with economic feasibility. The establishment of any such requirement shall be subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 34.04 RCW: 1. Noise originating from aircraft in flight, and sounds which originate at airports and are directly related to flight operations; 2. Noise created by safety and protective devices, such as relief valves where noise suppression would defeat the safety release intent of the device; 3. Noise created by fire alarms; 4. Noise created by emergency equipment, including, but not limited to, emergency standby or backup equipment, and emergency work necessary in the interests of law enforcement or of the health, safety or welfare of the community; and including, but not limited to, any emergency work necessary to replace or repair essential utility services;