§ 213-4. General prohibitions.

A. 

Any act in violation of any of the provisions of this article is deemed to be in violation of Subsection B of this section without in any way limiting the generality of the provisions of Subsection B of this section.

B. 

No person shall make, continue or cause or permit to be made, verbally or mechanically, any unreasonable noise. Standards to be considered in determining whether unreasonable noise exists include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) 

The volume of the noise.

(2) 

The intensity of the noise.

(3) 

Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual.

(4) 

Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural.

(5) 

The volume and intensity of the background noise, if any.

(6) 

The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities or private residences.

(7) 

The nature and the zoning district of the area within which the noise emanate.

(8) 

The time of day or night the noise occurs.

(9) 

The time duration of the noise.

(10) 

Whether the sound source is temporary.

(11) 

Whether the noise is continuous or impulsive.

(12) 

The presence of discrete tones.

Amended 12-9-1997 by Ord. No. 272-1997