G32-09 • Ordinance No. G32-09
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 13.25 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
ENTITLED "SPECIAL EVENTS IN PUBLIC PLACES"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 13.25 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and
is hereby further amended by adding a new Section 13.25.075 thereto entitled "Sound
Amplifying Devices" to read as follows:
"13.25.075: SOUND AMPLIFYING DEVICES:
A. Any sponsor who desires to include sound amplifying devices in a special
event shall also be responsible for applying for and obtaining a permit for the use
or operation of such a sound amplifying device pursuant to Chapter 10.28 of this
code, as amended. The use or operation of such a sound amplifying device in a
special event shall be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 10.28, as
amended, Chapter 10.30, as amended, the requirements of this chapter, as
amended, and other applicable requirements of law.
• B. The operation of any sound amplification device(s) or system(s) within
any motor vehicle(s) which can be heard outside the vehicle from seventy five
(75) feet or more shall be limited in duration to the total of one (1) hour or less in
the aggregate for all of the motor vehicles and shall also be in compliance with
the requirements of Chapter 10.28 of this code, as amended, Chapter 10.30 of this
code, as amended, and other applicable requirements of law."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
Ed Schock, Mayor
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Presented: May 13, 2009
Passed: May 13, 2009
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Recorded: May 14, 2009
Published: May 15, 2009
Attest:
Diane Robertson, City Jerk
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