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ORDINANCE NO. ..8..QO.J 51] d-' PAGE 5 e lawn mower, or any other similar device used during daytime hours and which device did not produce a sound exceeding 90 Db(A) when measured from the nearest residential property where the sound is being received and was used for the maintenance or upkeep of the property on which it was used. 9. The sound was generated as authorized under the terms of a permit issued under Section 34-97 of this Chapter. 10. The sound was produced by church bells or church chimes when used as part of a religious observance or service during daytime hours and which did not exceed five continuous minutes in duration in anyone-hour period. Section 34-96. Method of sound measurement Whenever portions of this chapter prohibit sound over a certain decibel limit, measurement of said sound shall be made with a Type 1 or Type 2 calibrated sound level meter utilizing the Aweighting scale and the slow meter response as specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI SI41984/85A). Noise levels shall be measured in decibels and A-weighted. The unit of measurement shall be designated as Db(A). Meters shall be maintained in calibration and good working order. Measurements recorded shall be taken so as to provide a proper representation of the sound being measured. The microphone of said meter shall be positioned so as not to create any unnatural enhancement of diminution of the measured sound. A windscreen for said microphone shall be used. Except as provided in Sections 34-94 and 34-95, measurements shall be taken at or near the nearest property line of the property where the sound is being received. Section 34-97. Permit required for use of outdoor sound amplification No person shall use or cause to be used any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier or any other machine or device which produces, reproduces, or amplifies sound on automobiles or other motor vehicles in a manner which exceeds the levels specified in Section 34-92, when measured from the property where the sound is being received, without first obtaining a permit to do so. Such permit: 1. may be obtained by making application to city; 2. requires payment of an amount established by the City and listed in Appendix A of this Code. Such fee shall be paid for each vehicle for which a permit is obtained; and 3. is valid for one day only. (a) The use of any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, sound amplifier or any other similar machine or device which is permitted pursuant to this section is subject to the following regulation(s): I) Permit is limited to Monday through Saturday during daytime hours; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.