a. It is the finding of the City of Bowling Green that excessive noise adversely affects the community in general and individual citizens in particular, and may specifically result in hearing loss, speech interference, both indoors and outdoors, and annoyance, so as to constitute a menace to the public health, welfare and quality of life.
b. It is the purpose of this Subchapter to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare, peace and quiet for the citizens of the City of Bowling Green through the reduction, control and prevention of excessive noise. Further, it is the intent of this Subchapter to establish standards that will eliminate and reduce unnecessary and excessive noise, which is physically harmful and otherwise detrimental to individuals and the community in the enjoyment of life, property and conduct of business.