It is recognized that people have a right to and should be ensured an environment free from excessive sound and vibration that may jeopardize their health or safety or welfare or degrade the quality of life. This chapter is enacted to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety, welfare and quality of life for the citizens of the city through the reduction, control and prevention of noise.
(1967 Code, § 12-1) (Ord. passed 7-7-1986; Ord. passed 4-20-1987)