53.10 MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE.

No person shall drive or move or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles at any time in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limits for the category of motor vehicle shown below. Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the near side of the nearest lane(s) being monitored and at a height of at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the immediate surrounding surface.

 

	Sound Pressure Level, dB(A)
	Speed Limit 35 MPH or Less	Speed Limit Over 35 MPH
Motor vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (BCWR) of 10,000 pounds or more, or any combination of vehicles towed by such motor vehicle	90	94
Any other motor vehicle or any combination of vehicles towed by any motor vehicle	80	84

 

This section applies to the total noise from a vehicle or combination of vehicles and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the enforcement of any other provisions of this Code of Ordinances relating to motor vehicle mufflers for the noise control.

53.11 VIOLATION.

Violation of any provision of this chapter is a simple misdemeanor. Each violation sent by certified mail shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 02-2023 – Jun. 23 Supp.)

53.12 ADDITIONAL REMEDIES.

Violations of Sections 53.04 through 53.10 of this chapter are deemed and declared to be a nuisance and as such may be subject to abatement by means of a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, or as otherwise provided for in Chapter 50 of this Code of Ordinances.