Excessive noise from light motor vehicles is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare, safety and the quality of life, and a substantial body of science and technology exists by which excessive noise from light motor vehicles may be substantially abated. The people have a right to and should be ensured an environment free from excessive noise that may jeopardize their health, welfare or safety or degrade the quality of life. It is the policy of the city to prevent excessive noise which may jeopardize the health and welfare or safety of its citizens or degrade the quality of life.
('69 Code, § 20-98) (Ord. 0-77-8, passed 10-10-77; Am. Ord. 0-85-15, passed 9-23-85) Penalty, see § 70.99