Chapter 9.40
PUBLIC NUISANCES
Sections:
9.40.050 Repealed.
9.40.060 Barking dogs – Exemption.
9.40.070 Repealed.
9.40.010 Machines, vehicles and equipment.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 956 NS § 1, 1986).
9.40.020 Disturbing noises in residential zones during nighttime hours.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 1166 NS § 1, 1998; Ord. 956 NS § 2, 1986).
9.40.030 Parties, gatherings, musical instruments and sound reproduction devices.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 1166 NS § 2, 1998; Ord. 956 NS § 3, 1986).
9.40.040 Exemptions to CMC 9.40.020.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 1166 NS § 3, 1998; Ord. 956 NS § 6, 1986).
9.40.050 Motorcycles, motor bikes and terrain vehicles – Mufflers.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 956 NS § 4, 1986).
9.40.060 Barking dogs – Exemption.
No person owning or keeping any dog shall permit such dog to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood by barking or making other loud noises, as defined herein:
Barking or loud noises is defined as continuous howling, yipping, barking, braying, whining, crying or any other noises for a continuous 10 minutes or more within any one-hour period which noises can be heard at a distance of 30 feet or more from the property line of dog owner where the sound originates.
Such violation is a public nuisance after three previous infraction violations have occurred under CMC 6.04.160, Barking and disturbing the peace by dogs prohibited.
Exception: provided, however, this section shall not apply to any kennel or pound kept or maintained in conformance with the city zoning ordinance. (Ord. 1527 NS § 1, 2014).
9.40.070 Variances.
Repealed by Ord. 1573 NS. (Ord. 956 NS § 7, 1986).
9.40.080 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 956 NS § 8, 1986).