886 City Code Noise OrdinanceCITY OF MERIDIAN
ORDINANCE NO. 886
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN AMENDING SECTION 6, CHAPTER 3
OF TITLE 6, MERIDIAN CITY CODE BY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE IN THE
DISTANCE STATED THEREIN FROM 100 FEET TO 50 FEET, AND PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE TO NOISES CREATING PUBLIC DISTURBANCE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO:
SECTION 1: That Section 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 6, Meridian City Code, be,
and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
6-3-6: NOISES CREATING PUBLIC DISTURBANCE:
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Prohibited Acts: It is unlawful for any person to cause, or for any person in
possession of property to allow to originate from the property, sound that is a
public disturbance noise. The following sounds are determined to be public
disturbance noises:
Horns Or Sirens: The frequent, repetitive or continuous sounding of any
horn or siren attached to a motor vehicle, except as a warning of danger
or as specifically permitted or required by law.
Repetitive Motor Vehicle Sounds: The creation of frequent, repetitive or
continuous sounds in connection with the starting, operation, repair,
rebuilding or testing of any motor vehicle, motorcycle, off-highway vehicle
or internal combustion engine within a residential district, so as to
unreasonably disturb or interfere with the peace, comfort and repose of
owners or possessors of real property;
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Yelling Or Shouting: Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on or
near the public streets which unreasonably disturb or interfere with the
peace, comfort and repose of owners or possessors of real property;
Noise From Buildings: The creation of frequent, repetitive or continuous
sounds which emanate from any building, structure, apartment, or
condominium, which unreasonably interfere with the peace, comfort, and
repose of owners or possessors of real property, such as sounds from
audio equipment, musical instruments, band sessions or social
gatherings;
Motor Vehicle Sound Systems: Sound from motor vehicle sound
systems, such as tape players, radios, and compact disc players,
operated at a volume so as to be audible greater than fifty feet (50') from
the vehicle itself;
Audio Equipment: Sound from audio equipment, such as tape players,
radios, or compact disc players, operated at a volume so as to be audible
greater than fifty feet (50') from the source, and if not operated upon the
property of the operator.
Exceptions: The foregoing provisions shall not apply to regularly scheduled
events at parks, such as public address systems for baseball games or park
concerts.
Public Disturbance Noise Time Period: Public disturbance noises shall not be
permitted within the City between the hours of eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. and
six o'clock (6:00) A.M. or at any time so as to unreasonably disturb or interfere
with the peace, comfort or enjoyment of others. (Amd. Ord. 649, 8-20-1996)
Violation, Penalties: Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be
subject to penalty as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code. (Amd. Ord. 649, 8-
20-1996; 1999 Code)
SECTION 2: All ordinances, resolutions, orders or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed, rescinded and annulled.
SECTION 3: VALIDITY: The Meridian City Council hereby declares that
any section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance as adopted and amended
herein be declared for any reason to be invalid it is the intent of the Meridian City
Council that it would have passed all other portions of this Ordinance independent of
the elimination herefrom of any portion as may be deClared invalid.
SECTION 4: SAVINGS CLAUSE: This Ordinance does not affect an action
or proceeding commenced or right accrued before this Ordinance takes effect.
SECTION 5: DATE OF EFFECT: This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect after its passage, approval and publication, according to law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, this
day of ~ ;f--¢,~ ~ ,2000.
1~4ay~)R°bert D. Corrie
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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