(A) Subject to the provisions of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to make, permit, continue, or cause to be made or to create any unreasonably loud or disturbing noise in the county.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISTURBING. Noise which is perceived by a person of ordinary sensibilities as interrupting the normal peace and calm of the area.
UNREASONABLY LOUD. Noise which is substantially incompatible with the time and location where created to the extent that it creates an actual or imminent interference with peace or good order.
(C) In determining whether a noise is unreasonably loud or disturbing, the following factors incident to such noise are to be considered:
(1) Time of day;
(2) Distance traveled;
(3) Volume and intensity;
(4) The character of the area;
(5) Proximity to residential structures and noise sensitive areas such as schools, courts, churches, hospitals, residential care facilities, and similar institutions;
(6) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant;
(7) Whether the noise is related to the normal operation of a business or labor activity;
(8) Whether the noise has been enhanced in volume or range by any type of electronic or mechanical means;
(9) Whether the noise is subject to being controlled without unreasonable effort or expense to the creator thereof; and/or
(10) Whether the noise is amplified to a level that penetrates the confines of an enclosed dwelling.
(Ord. passed 6-17-2013) Penalty, see § 92.99