(A) The noise standards imposed by this section shall apply to all properties in the city occupied for residential purposes, without regard to zoning classification. Except as otherwise allowed in this chapter, no person shall create or allow the creation of noise on any such residential property which causes the noise level to exceed the actual measured median ambient noise level, or the following presumed ambient noise level, whichever is greater:
Time | Allowable Noise Level—dBA |
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | 55 |
9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. | 50 |
(B) If the intruding noise source is continuous and cannot be reasonably discontinued for sufficient time in which the ambient noise level can be determined, the presumed ambient noise level shall be used.
(`83 Code, § 9.44.040) (Ord. 85-5 § 1 (part), 1985)