Chapter 41.12
GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS

Sections:

41.12.010    General.

41.12.020    Factors determining violations.

41.12.010 General.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or negligently make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any disturbing, excessive or offensive noise causing discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing or working in the area.

41.12.020 Factors determining violations.

The factors which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this chapter exist shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. The level of the subject noise.

B. The levels of ambient noise.

C. The proximity of the subject noise to residential sleeping facilities.

D. The nature and zoning of areas where the noise is audible.

E. The number of persons affected by the noise.

F. The duration and/or spectral content of the noise.

G. Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent.