§ 21-60. River Walk standards.

In addition to the foregoing noise regulations, the following acts are declared to be noise nuisances when occurring in the River Walk area and it shall be unlawful for establishments located in the River Walk area, and the owners, managers, or officers thereof:

(1)

To place or cause to be placed speakers or amplified music on or near the patio of the establishment or in any other location outside the enclosed building on any side of the premises which can be seen from the San Antonio River;

(2)

To create or allow the creation of noise from the establishment which exceeds a decibel level of seventy-two (72) dBA using the A frequency weighting and eighty (80) dBC using the C frequency weighting. This section is intended to prohibit the stated noise levels under both frequency measurements; and

(3)

To, if the establishment has been declared a habitual noise nuisance under section 21-57 of this chapter, and in addition to the remedies provided in section (e) thereof, keep any windows and doors to the establishment open after the hour of 10:00 p.m. except as necessary to provide for entry and exit to and from the establishment for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of declaration.

For purposes of this chapter, the term, "River Walk area" shall have the meaning assigned to it in Chapter 35, Article III of this Code.

(Ord. No. 94706, § 2(Attach. A), 9-13-01)