§ 8.32.220. Sound amplifying equipment—Use registration.

A.

Issuing Authority. The issuing authority shall be the city manager.

B.

Approving Authority. The approving authority shall be the city manager.

C.

Applications. Every user of sound amplifying equipment or drums, or other devices falling under the provisions of this chapter shall file a registration statement with the city manager at least five days prior to the date on which the sound amplifying equipment is intended to be used, which statement shall contain the following information:

1.

The name, address and telephone number of both the owner and the user of the sound amplifying or other equipment;

2.

The maximum sound producing power of the sound amplifying or other equipment which shall include the wattage to be used, the volume and decibels of sound which shall be produced, and the approximate distance for which sound will be audible or is capable of being audible from the sound amplifying equipment;

3.

A general description of the sound amplifying or other equipment which is to be used;

4.

Whether the sound amplifying or other equipment will be used for commercial or noncommercial purposes;

5.

The dates upon which, and location where the equipment is proposed to be operated.

D.

Processing of Application. The city manager shall approve the registration statement unless he finds that:

1.

The use of the equipment would constitute an unreasonable interference to traffic safety;

2.

The conditions of pedestrian movement are such that the use of the equipment would constitute a detriment to traffic safety;

3.

The registration statement required reveals that the applicant would violate the provisions of this chapter.

E.

Issuance or Denial. If the registration is approved by the city manager, the city manager, upon the payment of the fee set forth in subsection F of this section, shall return an approved copy of the registration statement to the applicant which shall constitute permission for the use of the sound amplifying equipment as requested. In the event the registration statement is disapproved, the city manager shall return it forthwith to the applicant with a statement of the reasons for disapproval endorsed thereon.

F.

Fees. Prior to the issuance of the registration statement, a fee in an amount as set by council resolution shall be paid to the city if the loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment is to be used for commercial purposes. No fee shall be required for the operation of a loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment if the applicant is an organization exempted under the provisions of this code from the payment of a business license.

(Ord. 594 § 1, 1997: Ord. 561 § 1 (part), 1993; prior code § 695.13)