Any emission of noise from any source in excess of the limitations established in or pursuant to this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement procedures specified in Chapter 50 of this code of ordinances. The abatement may be in addition to the administrative proceedings, fines and penalties provided in this chapter. The City Administrator is empowered to secure the institution of legal proceedings through the City Attorney for the abatement or prosecution of emissions of noise which cause injury, detriment, nuisance or annoyance to the public or endanger the health, comfort, safety or welfare of the public, or cause or have natural tendency to cause injury or damage to public or property. The legal proceedings may be in addition to the administrative proceedings, fines and penalties provided in this chapter.
(1999 Code, § 53.14) Penalty, see § 93.99