When used in this chapter, the following terms have the stated definitions:
"Air handling unit" means any device or machine that as part of its function moves air into or out of a building, and includes but is not limited to any air conditioner, ventilation fan or exhaust fan.
"Ambient noise level" means the sound level at a given location that exists as a result of the combined contribution in that location of all sound sources, excluding the contribution of a source or sources under investigation for violation of this Code.
"Average conversational level" means a level at which normal, unamplified speech is clearly and distinctly audible above ambient noise level.
"District" means those districts established by the City Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of this Code).
“Mechanical stationary equipment” means any single or group of machines or devices operated by fuel or electric power that does not change locations in the course of its use, including, but not limited to, air handling units and refrigeration units. Mechanical stationary equipment includes equipment on vehicles or trailers, including, but not limited to, generators, used when the vehicle or trailer is parked.
"Noise disturbance" means any sound which is audible at a distance of 600 feet or more from the source.
"Private open space" means any area on private property that is open to the outdoors, including but not limited to backyards, front yards, gangways and structures with windows and/or doors open to the outdoors.
"Public way" means any sidewalk, street, alley, highway or other public thoroughfare.
"Refrigeration unit" means any device or machine that as part of its function cools air, and includes but is not limited to any air conditioner or compressor used in connection with any refrigerator or freezer.
(Added Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. II, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 11-15-23, p. 6542, Art. V, § 2)