§ 19-20. Sound amplification systems; limitations on use.

(a)

Unless the system is being operated to request assistance of an emergency nature or to warn of a hazardous situation, and except as authorized by law, no person shall operate or permit the operation of any mobile sound amplification system between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. which:

(1)

Can be heard fifty (50) or more feet from the vehicle; or

(2)

Annoys or disturbs the quiet, comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.

(b)

In addition to other specific exemptions authorized by this chapter, subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1)

An authorized emergency vehicle as defined in A.R.S. § 28-101.

(2)

A vehicle operated by a gas, electric, communications or water utility company or a governmental entity or entity operating under the direction of the city or entities operating within the scope of a valid contract, facilities use agreement or written agreement with the city.

(3)

A vehicle used for advertising in a parade or in a political or other special event permitted by the city.

(c)

For the purpose of this section, "sound amplification system" means any device, instrument or system, whether electrical or mechanical or otherwise, for amplifying sound or for producing or reproducing sound, including but not limited to any radio, stereo, musical instrument, phonograph, or sound or musical recorder or player.

(d)

Any person violation this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2754, § 1, 12-18-95)