The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning:
“DAYTIME HOURS.” The hours from 7:00 a.m. on one day and 7:00 p.m. the same day.
“EMERGENCY.” Any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage or loss that demands immediate action.
“EMERGENCY WORK.” Any work performed for the purpose of:
(1) Preventing or alleviating the physical trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency;
(2) Restoring property to a safe condition following a fire, accident, or natural disaster;
(3) Protecting persons or property from exposure to danger; or
(4) Restoring public utilities.
“NIGHTTIME HOURS.” The hours between 7:01 p.m. on one day and 6:59 a.m. the following day.
“PLAINLY AUDIBLE.” Any sound that can be detected by a person using his or her unaided hearing faculties. For example, if the sound source under investigation is a portable or personal vehicular sound amplification or reproduction device, the police officer need not determine the name of the song, specific words, or the artist performing it. The detection of the rhythmic bass component of the music is sufficient to constitute a plainly audible sound.
“PROPERTY LINE.” Means, with respect to single occupancy properties, the line along the ground surface and its vertical extension that separates the real property owned, leased, or occupied by one person from that owned, leased, or occupied by another person. With respect to shared occupancy properties, the term shall mean the imaginary line that represents the legal limits of occupancy of any person who owns, leases, or otherwise occupies an apartment, condominium, hotel or motel room, office, or any other type of occupancy from that of other occupants.
(Ord. 986, passed 11-16-20)