(A) It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the city to create any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise, on property owned, leased, occupied or otherwise controlled by such person which causes the exterior noise level when measured at any affected single- or multiple-family residence, school, church, hospital or public library situated in either the incorporated or unincorporated area to exceed the noise level standards as set forth in the following table:
EXTERIOR NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS
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Time Period
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Allowable Equivalent Hourly Sound Level (LEQ) |
Allowable Maximum Sound Level (LMAX) |
7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 50 dBA | 70 dBA |
10 p.m. - 7 a.m. | 45 dBA | 65 dBA |
(B) In the event the measured ambient noise level exceeds the applicable noise level standard, the applicable standard shall be adjusted so as to equal the ambient noise level.
(C) Each of the noise level standards specified above shall be reduced by five dB(A) for simple tone noises, noises consisting primarily of speech or music or for recurring impulsive noises.
(D) If the intruding noise source is continuous and cannot reasonably be discontinued or stopped for a time period so that the ambient noise level can be measured, the noise level measured while the source is in operation shall be compared to the noise level standards specified above.
(Ord. 95-04, passed 4-10-95)