A. The purpose and scope of this chapter is to prohibit noise and/or sounds which disrupt the peace and harmony of Riverdale City and to protect the physical, mental and social well being of the residents of Riverdale by prohibiting such noise and/or sound.
B. This chapter aims to ensure that public health, safety and welfare shall not be abridged by the making and creating of public nuisances from disturbing, excessive or offensive noises in Riverdale City. The residents of Riverdale recognize that the community is entitled to live in an environment in which the level of noise is minimized for the community good.
C. This chapter applies to all persons, property, animals, equipment, appliances, instruments and other sound emitting devices, as regulated herein.
D. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul other rules, regulations or ordinances, including this code or Utah code. If more stringent requirements concerning noise abatement are contained in the other rules, regulations or ordinances, the more stringent regulation shall apply. (Ord. 740, 8-4-2009)