(A) In determining whether a violation of this section has occurred, the following characteristics and conditions maybe considered.
(1) The level and intensity of the noise;
(2) The duration of the noise;
(3) The time of day or night the noise occurs;
(4) The nature of the noise, whether usual or unusual and produced naturally or unnaturally;
(5) The general characteristics of the area where the noise occurs;
(6) The nature and zoning of the area where the noise occurs;
(7) The reasonable expectation of quiet of a person on public/private property surrounding the area from which the noise originates; and/or
(8) Any previous request for abatement of noise.
(B) For the purpose of determining decibels as referred to in this section, the noise shall be measured on the A-weighting scale and the slow response on a Type 2 sound level meter of standard design and quality having characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute.
(C) Citation of violators or property owners. After receiving a complaint and upon a finding by a public officer of a violation, any offender or property owner shall have an opportunity to immediately abate the offending noise without penalty; however, if the violation continues or reoccurs within 90 days, the offender or property owner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished to the extent provided for in this Chapter.
(Ord. 722, passed 1-18-22)