(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully make, generate or continue, or cause to be made, generated or continued, any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise which unreasonably disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes any discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area.
(B) The factors which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The volume of the noise;
(2) The intensity of the noise;
(3) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(4) Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;
(5) The volume and intensity of the background noise, if any;
(6) The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;
(7) The nature of the zoning of the area from which the noise emanates;
(8) The density of inhabitation of the area from which the noise emanates;
(9) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(10) The duration of the noise;
(11) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant;
(12) Whether the noise is produced by commercial or noncommercial activity;
(13) Whether the noise is a consequence or expected result of an otherwise lawful use.
(`83 Code, § 9.44.030) (Ord. 85-5 § 1 (part), 1985; Ord. 2003-12 § 1, 2003)