§ 46-27. Sound amplifications systems.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person in either a public or private place within the city to operate any sound amplifier which is part of, or connected to, any radio, stereo receiver, compact disc player, cassette tape player, or other similar device in such a manner that when operated, it is audible at a distance of 30 feet or, when operated, causes a person to be aware of the vibration accompanying the sound at a distance of 30 feet from the source.

(b)

It is unlawful for any owner of private property within the city to knowingly allow the operation on that private property of any sound amplifier which is part of, or connected to, any radio, stereo receiver, compact disc player, cassette tape player, or other similar device in such a manner that when operated, it is audible at a distance of 30 feet or, when operated, causes a person to be aware of the vibration accompanying the sound at a distance of 30 feet from the source.

(c)

Exceptions.

(1)

The provisions of this section do not apply to an authorized emergency vehicle or horns or other warning devices defined or required under Chapter 546 of the Texas Transportation Code.

(2)

The provisions of this section do not apply to the use of amplification devices used in connection with outdoor performances of music at a festival or other event approved by or sponsored by the City of Palestine, or athletic events approved by or sponsored by a school district.

(d)

Penalty. A person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 as provided in section 1-13 of this Code.

(Code 1968, § 18-4; Ord. No. O-17-94, § I, 7-25-94; Ord. No. O-22-12, § I, 6-25-2012; Ord. No. O-25-12, § I, 7-23-2012)