(A) It shall be unlawful to operate or allow the operation of any sound amplification equipment so as to create sounds registering 55 dB(A) or greater during daytime hours, or 50 dB(A) during nighttime hours, unless otherwise authorized in this chapter. The maximum of 70 dB(A) where permitted in residential occupied buildings/areas.
(B) The following tables shall serve as the sound emission limits of volume and measurement standards for the listed source of amplified sound except in accordance with a permit obtained from the Noise Control Officer:
Table 1 - Single-Family Residential (Refer to § 82.05(E)) | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
55 dB(A) | 50dB(A) | Property line of nearest occupied residential structure |
Table 2 - Multi-Family/Tenant Structures | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime | Measurement |
55 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) | From a point within the nearest adjoining unit to the source of the sound, or from the closest common area to the source of the sound |
Table 3 - Residential/Institutional and Places of Public Gathering Having a Capacity of 500 Greater | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
65 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) | As measured anywhere at property line of nearest residential property |
Table 4 - Business, Commercial or Industrial, Utilizing Sound to Advertise and/or Attract Customers: | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
60 dB(A) | Not permitted | As measured at nearest public right-of-way |
Table 5 - Business, Commercial or Industrial, Other Amplified Sounds (see also § 82.06) | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
60 dB(A) | Not Permitted | As measured at nearest public right-of-way |
Table 6 - Street, Sidewalk, Public Right-of-Way, Public Parking Structure or Park | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
60 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) | As measured 50 feet from source of amplified sound |
70 dB(A) | 60 dB(A) | As measured 10 feet from source of amplified sound |
Table 7 - Street, Sidewalk, Public Right-of-Way, Public Parking Structure or Park - Portable Amplification System (i.e., “PA System”) | ||
Daytime Hours | Nighttime Hours | Measurement |
60 dB(A) | Not Allowed | As measured 50 feet from source of amplified sound |
70 dB(A) | Not Allowed | As measured 10 feet from source of amplified sound |
(Ord. 2015-10-6-33(1), passed 6-28-2016)