Noise levels shall be measured at any point along the property line or within the property line of the receiving premises to determine compliance of the source. When it is determined that the ambient sound level at the receiving premises equals or exceeds the maximum allowable sound pressure level specified in Table A, then the ambient sound level is the standard which cannot be exceeded by the source. The following table identifies allowable noise levels within various areas throughout the city:
TABLE A
Maximum Allowable Noise Levels (in dBA) with Time of Day Allowance
Maximum Allowable Noise Levels (in dBA) with Time of Day Allowance
Receptor Premises | ||||||||
Residential | Commercial | Industrial | Public | |||||
Source Premises | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. |
Residential | 55 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 70 |
Commercial | 55 [60] | 50 [60] | 65 | 60 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 70 |
Industrial | 55 [65] | 50 [65] | 65 | 60 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 70 |
Public | 55 [60] | 50 [60] | 65 | 60 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 70 |
Body of Water | 55 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 70 |
(The numbers in brackets are the allowable limits that comply with § 94.11(N).) | ||||||||
(Ord. passed 9-5-06)