(A) Noise shall be measured on any property line of the tract on which the source of the noise is located. Noise shall be muffled so as not to become objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, shrillness, or intensity. At the property line of the tract on which the source of noise is located, the sound pressure level of noise radiated shall not exceed the following limits measured for 10% (L10) and 50% (L50) of a one hour-period, using a sound level meter as authorized by the City Council.
(B) In addition, no persons shall make, or cause to be made, any impulsive and loudly audible noise that injures or endangers comfort, repose, health, peace, safety, or welfare of any persons or precludes their enjoyment of property or affects their property value.
Adjoining Property Zone - Time | ||||
Day, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Night, 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | |||
L10 | L50 | L10 | L50 | |
Decibels, commercial zones | 65 | 60 | 65 | 60 |
Decibels, residential zones | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 |
(Ord. passed 4-10-2017; Ord. O-23-25, passed 5-8-2023) Penalty, see § 150.999