(A) Administering officer. The noise control program established by this subchapter shall be administered by the Noise Control Officer, who shall be appointed by the Mayer City Council.
(B) Testing procedures. The Noise Control Officer shall adopt guidelines establishing the test procedures and instrumentation to be used in enforcing the provisions of this subchapter. A copy of such guidelines shall be kept on file in the office of the Noise Control Officer and shall be available for the public reference during office hours.
(C) Studies, and the like. The Noise Control Officer shall conduct such research, monitoring, and other studies related to sound as are necessary or useful in enforcing this subchapter and reducing noise in the city. He or she shall make such investigations and inspections in accordance with law as required in applying ordinance requirements.
(D) Noise impact statements. The Noise Control Officer may require any person applying to the city for a change in zoning classification or a permit or license for any structure, operation, process, installation, or alteration, or project that may be considered a potential noise source to submit a noise impact statement on a form prescribed by the Officer. He or she shall evaluate each such statement and make appropriate recommendations to the Council or other agency or officer authorized to take the action or approve the license or permit applied for.
(E) Other powers and duties. The Noise Control Officer shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are reasonable and necessary to enforce this subchapter.
(Ord. 116, passed 4-25-05)