Chapter 8.10
NOISE AND SOUND DISTURBANCES
Sections:
8.10.030 Sound level measurement.
8.10.040 Sound level measurement location.
8.10.050 Special event permit.
8.10.060 Agricultural activities exempt.
8.10.010 Generally.
No person shall willfully or recklessly make, or cause or permit to be emitted, any sound prohibited by this chapter. (Ord. 2011-08 § 1, 2011.)
8.10.020 Prohibited sounds.
The following sounds are prohibited pursuant to this chapter:
1. A sound measuring 70 decibels or more between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
2. A sound measuring 55 decibels or more between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. on Sunday. (Ord. 2011-08 § 2, 2011.)
8.10.030 Sound level measurement.
Sound shall be measured with a sound level meter using the A-weighted scale in accordance with standards promulgated by the American National Standards Institute. (Ord. 2011-08 § 3, 2011.)
8.10.040 Sound level measurement location.
Sound levels shall be measured at the property line of the property from which the sound is being emitted. (Ord. 2011-08 § 4, 2011.)
8.10.050 Special event permit.
A person may apply to the City to receive a special event permit for a limited time period to allow the reasonable production of sound that would otherwise violate this chapter. The special event permit may be issued if approved by the Mayor and one other member of the City Council, in their sole discretion, prior to the event. The special event permit shall be in writing and shall state the dates and times for which it is effective and any special conditions or restrictions under which it is issued. (Ord. 2011-08 § 5, 2011.)
8.10.060 Agricultural activities exempt.
Agricultural activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2011-08 § 6, 2011.)