It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully or negligently make, or cause to be made, any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to a reasonable person of normal sensitivity in the area. The factors that may be considered in determining whether a violation of this chapter exists include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. The sound level of the objectionable noise;
B. The sound level of the ambient noise;
C. The proximity of the noise to residential living or sleeping facilities;
D. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
E. The number of persons affected by the noise;
F. The time of day or night the noise occurs;
G. The duration of the noise;
H. The tonal, informational or musical content of the noise;
I. Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent;
J. Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity;
K. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
L. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural; and
M. Whether the noise occurs on a weekday, weekend or a holiday. (Ord. 2579 § 1, 2004)