(A) Standards. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation exists shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) The volume of the noise;
(2) The intensity of the noise;
(3) The volume and intensity of back-ground noise, if any;
(4) The proximity of the noise to a residential area, place of public accommodation such as a hotel, motel, inn, campground and the like, health care facilities, churches or schools;
(5) The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
(6) The density of inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
(7) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(8) The duration of the noise; and
(9) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant.
(B) Exemptions. The following uses and activities shall be exempt:
(1) Noises originating or emanating from safety signals, warning devices and emergency pressure relief valves;
(2) Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement training facilities;
(3) Noises resulting from construction or demolition activity provided such activity takes place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
(4) Noises relating to the use of farm machinery, or other machinery for agricultural purposes in bona fide farming operations;
(5) Noises relating to the use of lawn mowers or other machinery for landscaping purposes between the hours of sunrise and sunset;
(6) Noises originating or emanating from public recreational facilities, such as but not limited to fairgrounds, sports arenas, sports stadiums, amusement parks, racetracks and other public amusement establishments; and
(7) The operation of any aircraft in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations and/or air traffic control instructions to include use of drones.
(Ord. 809-16, passed 4-11-2016)