To control unnecessary, excessive and annoying noise and vibration in residential areas, it is the policy of the city to prohibit such noise and vibration generated from or by all sources as specified in this chapter. It shall be the policy of the city to maintain quiet in those residential areas that exhibit low noise levels and to implement programs aimed at reducing noise in those residential areas within the city where noise levels are above acceptable values. It is determined that certain noise levels and vibration are detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety, and are contrary to public interest. Creating, maintaining, causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any noise or vibration in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter is declared to be a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such.
(`83 Code, § 9.44.010) (Ord. 85-5 § 1 (part), 1985)