As used in this chapter:
(a) “Plainly audible” means any sound that can be detected by a person using his or her unaided hearing faculties; however, words or phrases need not be discernible and such sound may include bass reverberation.
(b) “Noise disturbance” means any sound which, by reason of its volume, intensity or duration:
(1) Significantly endangers or causes any injury to the health of humans or animals;
(2) Damages personal or real property or presents a significant risk of damage to personal or real property; or
(3) Is annoying or disturbing to a reasonable person of normal sensitivities.
(c) “Residential area” means any area of the City which is zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A and any portion of an H-1 District which contains residential structures being used as 1-3 family residences.
(d) “Commercial or industrial area” means any area of the City which is zoned C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-2 or M-3.
(e) “Commercial or industrial activity” means any activity which is typically engaged in for the purpose of generating income or profits by means of providing services, goods, materials or products of any type, or transporting, storing, processing, manufacturing, assembling or packaging goods, materials or products of any type, as well as any activities which are incidental thereto.
(Ord. 2008-123. Passed 9-15-08.)