§ 41A-5. General noise regulations.  


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  • Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it is unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue or cause to be made or continued any excessive, unnecessary or offensive noise levels, which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in the area.

    The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

    (a)

    The sound level of the objectionable noise;

    (b)

    The proximity of the noise to residential uses;

    (c)

    The time of day or night the noise occurs;

    (d)

    The duration of the noise and its tonal informational or musical content; and

    (e)

    Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent.

(Ord. No. 4053, § 1, 3-26-13)