A. Responsibility. The responsibility for enforcement of this chapter shall reside with the City Administrator or his or her designee.
B. Authority. In order to implement this chapter and for the general purpose of sound abatement and control, the City Administrator or his or her designee shall have, in addition to any other authority vested with him or her, the following powers:
1. Planning. Implement a noise control strategy in consonance with the city’s zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan to assure public and private enterprises do not adversely impact existing noise sensitive properties and properties designated for noise sensitive use and to prevent the encroachment of noise sensitive uses into high impact areas, such as industrial zones and immediately adjacent to major highways or arterials, which are incompatible for the uses by virtue of existing projected noise impacts.
2. Inspection. Upon presentation of proper credentials, enter and inspect any private property or place, and inspect any report or record at any reasonable time when granted permission by the owner, or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner. The inspection may include administration of any necessary tests.
3. Issue Summons. Issue summons, notices of violations or other legal orders to any person in alleged violation of any provision of this chapter.
4. Investigate Violations. In accordance with other provisions of this chapter, investigate and document violations and take necessary actions preparatory to enforcement.
5. Amendments and Modifications. Develop and recommend amendments and modifications to this chapter so as to maintain or enhance the effectiveness of the noise control program.
6. Education. Develop programs for public education regarding the requirement and remedies available through the noise control chapter.