(A) Standards. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of § 94.16 hereof exists shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) The volume of the noise;
(2) The intensity of the noise;
(3) Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;
(4) The volume and intensity of background noise, if any;
(5) The proximity of the noise to a residential area or place of public accommodation such as a hotel, motel, inn, campground and the like;
(6) The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
(7) The density of inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
(8) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(9) The duration of the noise;
(10) Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant.
(B) Exemptions. The following uses and activities shall be exempt from § 94.16.
(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, or activities of firefighters, police or public works personnel acting within the scope of their authority;
(3) Noises resulting from construction or demolition activity;
(4) Noises relating from the use of farm machinery, lawn mowers or other machinery utilized for agricultural or landscaping purposes;
(5) Noises originating or emanating from organized school-related programs, activities, events, parades, or other public programs, activities, or events authorized by the Mayor or his designated representative, public recreational facilities, such as but not limited to fairgrounds, sports areas, sports stadiums, amusement parks and other public amusement establishments;
(6) The operation of any aircraft in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations and/or air traffic control instructions.
(Ord. 2-1996, passed 3-4-96)