Whereas noise has been proven to have demonstrable adverse physiological, biochemical and psychological impacts on humans; and, whereas the noxious stimulus of noise has long been used as a laboratory model for producing stress; and whereas noise has been clearly implicated in sleep disturbance resulting in a cascade of negative effects; and, whereas the stress, tension and fatigue associated with long-term exposure to noise has destroyed marriages, cost people their jobs and forced other people to sell their houses at significant losses; and, whereas there are documented cases of arson, assault, murder and suicide arising from noise exposure or disputes; and whereas a substantial body of science and technology exists by which excessive sound may be substantially abated; and, whereas the people have a right to, and should be ensured of, an environment free from excessive sound; and, whereas every citizen has right to the peaceable enjoyment of their private property, and the usability of their commercial and industrial property.
Now therefore, it is the policy of the City of Sandusky to prevent excessive sound that may jeopardize the health, welfare, or safety of the citizens or degrade the quality of life.
(Ord. 03-089. Passed 4-14-03.)