(A) In residential areas with an average 24-hour noise level (Ldn) at or below 45 decibels (dB), noise generated by wireless communication facilities equipment shall not cause the Ldn to exceed 45 dB or to increase by 3.0 dB or more, even if the resulting Ldn would remain below 45 dB.
(B) In residential areas with an Ldn above 45 dB, noise generated by wireless communication facilities equipment shall not cause the average to increase by 2.0 dB or more.
(C) Each facility shall comply with the village's noise ordinance pursuant to § 132.15 of the village Code of Ordinances.
(D) In the event of a noise complaint, the applicant shall submit a noise study for review and approval by the Building Administrator which demonstrates that the equipment complies with the Noise Ordinance. The study shall include cut-sheets detailing the following information:
(1) The ambient noise levels in the immediate area.
(2) The maximum dB level emitted from the equipment cabinet without sound attenuation measures installed.
(3) If the equipment cabinet noise levels can be heard above ambient or are in excess of the village's Noise Ordinance standard, the noise study shall recommend attenuation measures that are in keeping with the wireless facility's surroundings and overall design context.
(4) The maximum dB level emitted from the equipment cabinet with the recommended attenuation measure(s).
(Ord. O-15-20, passed 6-8-2020)