§ 38-101. Prohibited noises.

(a)

Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., no person shall use or operate or allow to be used or operated any musical instrument, loudspeaker, public address system, radio, tape player, disc player, television set, or other sound amplifying equipment in such a manner as to be plainly audible when crossing a property line or within a dwelling unit which is not the source of the sound.

(b)

For purposes of this section, "plainly audible" means that the information content of the sound is unambiguously communicated to the listener; examples include, but are not limited to, understanding of speech, comprehension of raised or normal voices, or comprehension of musical rhythms.

(c)

This section shall not apply to sound made or controlled by the city, the federal government, or to any branch, subdivision, institution, or agency of the government of the State of Colorado, or any subdivision within it; nor shall it apply to any activity of the governmental unit; nor shall it apply to any event sponsored by a governmental unit or others pursuant to the terms of a contract, lease, or permit granted by the governmental unit.

(Ord. No. 319-91, § 1, 5-6-91)