14.150 Regulation of Loudspeakers.

(1) Permit Required. The use of a loudspeaker or similar electronic sound amplification system outdoors in the City of Manitowoc is prohibited unless the party desiring such use first obtains a permit to do so from the Chief of Police.

(2) Restricted Hours and Places. A permit shall not be granted hereunder for the use of a loudspeaker or similar electronic sound amplification system between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. or where the contemplated use is within 500 feet of a hospital at any time or within 500 feet of any church or school when such church or school is in session. The Chief of Police is authorized to grant exceptions to these restrictions on an individual basis where the contemplated use does not appear likely to constitute a violation of MMC 14.140.

(3) Relationship to Loud Noise Ordinance. Nothing in this section authorizes any person to use a loudspeaker or similar electronic sound amplification system under circumstances which would constitute a violation of MMC 14.140.

[Ord. 19-050 § 1, 2019. Prior code § 14.145]