For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“AMBIENT SOUND.” The all-encompassing noise associated with a given environment, being usually a composite of sounds from many sources, near and far.
“DECIBEL.” A unit for describing the amplitude of sound, equal to twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten (10) of the ratio of pressure of the sound measured to the referenced pressure, which is twenty (20) micronewtons per square meter.
“EMERGENCY WORK.” Work made necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity or work required to protect persons or property from exposure to imminent danger.
“MOTOR VEHICLE.” Any vehicle drive or powered by any means other than muscular power, including, but not limited to, passenger vehicles, trucks, mopeds, motorized scooters, golf carts, and the like.
“NOISE.” Any sound that is emitted by a person, animal, appliance, equipment, instrument or other device.
“NOISE DISTURBANCE.” Any sound that endangers or injures the safety or health of humans or animals; or a noise that disturbs a reasonable person of ordinary sensibility, or endangers, injures or seriously interferes with the quiet enjoyment or reasonable use of real or personal property, or exceeds the limits set out herein.
“ORGANIZED SCHOOL AND RECREATION RELATED PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS.” Includes, but is not limited to, daycare activities, band practices, programs and events, athletic practices and events, or other activities and events recognized or endorsed by the school or recreation facility as a sponsored activity. School affiliation and approval notwithstanding, this term shall specifically exclude gatherings, socials or parties conducted or sponsored by fraternities, sororities or other social clubs or organizations.
“PERSON.” Any person, firm, group, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, company, contractor, supplier, installer, user or owner. For purposes of this section the president, manager, host or other person in charge of a group, association or organization shall be responsible for requiring said group, association or organization to comply with this chapter and shall likewise be subject to the penalties imposed for violation of this chapter by said group, association or organization.
“PREMISE.” Any building, structure, land, utility or portion thereof, including all appurtenances, and shall include yards, lots, courts, inner yards, and real properties without buildings or improvements, owned or controlled by a person.
“PROPERTY LINE.” An imaginary line exterior to any enclosed structure, at the ground surface, and its vertical extension, which separates the real property or rental unit owned or leased by one (1) person from that owned or leased by another.
“SOUND LEVEL.” The weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of a sound level meter and frequency weighting networks, such as A, B, or C as specified in ANSI specifications for sound level meters. If the frequency weighting employed is not indicated, the A-weighting shall apply.
“SOUND LEVEL METER.” An instrument including a microphone, amp, output meter and frequency weighing networks for the measurement of noise and sound levels in a specified matter.
(Ord. 16:2022, passed 11-7-22)