(A) The city finds that noises may be a detriment to the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life the residents and visitors of the city. Furthermore, such noises adversely affect the property values and economic development in the city.
(B) It is the purpose of this chapter to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare and peace and quiet for the citizens and visitors of Morehead, Kentucky through the reduction, control and prevention of noise. The Board of City Council recognizes that uncontrolled noise represents a damage to the health and welfare of citizens and visitors and that citizens and visitors of the city are entitled to live in an environment in which the level of impulse and amplified noise is minimized for the community good. This chapter attempts to foster mutual respect among all residents and to establish a community position against noise pollution.
(C) This chapter applies to all persons, property, animals, equipment, instruments and other sound-emitting devices or beings as regulated herein.
(D) The provisions of this chapter are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul other laws, rules, regulations or ordinances, including any applicable chapters of the Kentucky Revised Statutes or ordinances of the city. If more stringent standards concerning noise abatement are contained in other laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, the more stringent standards shall apply.
(Ord. 16:2022, passed 11-7-22)