A: It depends on the situation:
- No frequent or continuous animal/bird/vehicle noise that can cross a residential property boundary.
- Mufflers on vehicles must be in good working order.
- Racing the motor, peeling the tires, or causing a vehicle to chatter or backfire is prohibited.
- Burglar, fire, and motor vehicle alarms shall be set to automatically terminate after 2 minutes, or the owner or trustee of the house or vehicle may be cited.
- Loading/unloading is prohibited between 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
- Loudspeakers/PA systems must not cause a disturbance that crosses residential property boundaries between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Mobile loudspeakers are exempt if the resident has a permit.
- Domestic power tools may not be operated between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (Codified Ordinance Sections 505.09 & 535.03-535.14)