(A) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, any noise which emanates from any operation, activity or source and which exceeds the maximum permissible sound levels established in this section below is hereby prohibited. Such levels shall be measured at the property boundary of the sound source or at any point within any other property affected by the noise. When a noise source can be identified and its noise measured in more than one zoning district classification, the limits of the most restrictive classification shall apply.
Maximum permissible sound pressure levels | ||
Zoning district classification | Maximum dBA: daytime | Maximum dBA: nighttime |
Residential (R-1 through R-4) | 60 | 55 |
Business (B-1) | 65 | 60 |
Parks and Public Utility District (PPU) | 60 | 55 |
Old and Historic Occoquan District | 65 | 60 |
(B) Heating and cooling systems, including but not limited to air conditioners and heat pumps, shall not be subject to the night levels enumerated above.
(C) Any person, with lawfully obtained permits, who during daytime operates or causes to be operated any equipment used in construction, repair, alteration or demolition work on buildings, structures, alleys or appurtenances thereto in the outdoors shall not be subject to the levels enumerated above.
(D) Persons performing construction of public projects, repair or maintenance work for such projects or persons performing work for private or public utilities for the repair of facilities or restoration of services shall not be subject to the levels enumerated above.
(Ord. O-2023-14, passed 9-5-2023)