(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued, within the city limits or within 200 feet thereof, any disturbing excessive or offensive noise or vibration which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity in the area or that is plainly audible at a distance greater than 50 feet from the source point for any purpose.
(B) The characteristics and conditions which should be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists should include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) The level of the noise;
(2) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(3) Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
(4) The level of the ambient noise;
(5) The proximity of the noise to sleeping facilities;
(6) The nature and zoning of the area from which the noise emanates and the area where it is received;
(7) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(8) The duration of the noise; and
(9) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant.
(Ord. 1267, passed 4-5-00)