(A) Administering officer. The noise control program established by this chapter is administered by the noise control officer, who is appointed by the City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer.
(B) Testing procedures. The noise control officer must adopt guidelines establishing the test procedures and instrumentation to be used in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. A copy of the guidelines must be kept on file in the Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer’s office and must be available to the public for reference during office hours.
(C) Studies and the like. The noise control officer must conduct the research, monitoring and other studies related to sound as are necessary or useful in enforcing this section and reducing noise in the city. The officer may make investigations and inspections in accordance with law as required in applying ordinance requirements.
(D) Noise impact statements. The noise control officer may require any person applying to the city for a change in zoning classification or a permit or license for any structure, operation, process, installation or alteration, or project that may be considered a potential noise source to submit a noise impact statement on a form prescribed by the officer. The officer must evaluate each statement and make appropriate recommendations to the Council or other agency or officer authorized to take the action or approve the license or permit.
(E) Other powers and duties. The noise control officer may exercise other powers and perform other duties as are reasonable and necessary to enforce this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 645.15)