(A) It is unlawful for any person to produce, suffer or allow to be produced noise or sounds which are received on property occupied by another person within the designated noise zone, in excess of the following levels when measured inside any dwelling unit or commercial structure at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source with windows and doors opening to the exterior of the structure in a closed position.
Noise Zone | Allowable Noise Level |
Residential | 55 dBA |
Commercial | 70 dBA |
Mixed Use | 60 dBA |
(B) In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the allowable noise level limits in the table above, the maximum allowable noise level under the category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
(C) If the measurement location is on the boundary between two different noise zones, the lower noise level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply.
(‘86 Code, § 18.02.050) (Ord. 4022, passed - -; Am. Ord. 4611, passed 2-11-13) Penalty, see § 18.02.120