(A) No person shall conduct, permit or allow any activity or sound source to produce a sound that is discernible beyond the property lines of the property on which the sound is being received that when measured, as provided in this chapter, exceeds the applicable dB(A) level listed as follows for the property on which the sound is received:
(1) Residential property:
(a) During daytime hours, 65 dB(A); and
(b) During nighttime hours, 60 dB(A).
(2) Nonresidential property: During either daytime or nighttime hours, 70 dB(A).
(B) The dB(A) levels set forth in this section apply to the property where the sound is being received. Any sound that when measured at the property where the sound is being received exceeds the dB(A) levels set forth in this section is a violation of this section. Evidence that an activity or sound source produces a sound that exceeds dB(A) levels specified in this section, when measured at the site where the sound is being produced, if available, shall be prima facie evidence of a sound nuisance which unreasonably disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within limits of the city in violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 9-8-05B, passed 9-8-2005) Penalty, see § 95.99