Ordinance - #26-01 - 02/10/2026 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(3) 2. Anti -theft devices; 3. Bells, chimes, carillons, or the like in association with a religious institution or school; 4. Emergency civil defense warning signals; and 5. Authorized emergency vehicles or other vehicles required by law to be equipped with sound devices. Operation. To operate or to cause to be operated, but not limited to, the use of any noise creating blower or power fan, internal combustion engine, air compressor or steam engine, automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile, motor boat, motor bike, scooter, recreational vehicle, all -terrain vehicle, off -highway motorcycle, off -road vehicle, go- cart, or remote -controlled airplane, boat, or other vehicle powered by an engine or motor, the operation of which causes noise, unless the noise from the blower or fan is muffled and such engine or compressor is equipped with a muffler device in accordance with Minn. Stat. §169.69, sufficient to deaden and effectively prevent such noise so that the noise shall not annoy, disturb or affect the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. a. It shall be a violation of this section to intentionally use an engine retarding brake on any public highway, street, parking lot, or alley within the city that causes abnormal or excessive noise from the engine, except in an emergency. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #26-01 has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance: "The purpose of this ordinance #26-01 is to repeal, modify, and add to portions of Chapter 30 (Nuisances), Section 5, pertaining to noise and the prohibited use of an engine retarding brake." SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective upon publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Ramsey, Minnesota the 10th day of February, 2026. ATTEST: i Ci Clerk Ordinance #26-01 Page 2 of 3