A. In order to control unnecessary, excessive and annoying noise and vibration in the city, it is declared to be the policy of the city to prohibit such noise and vibration generated from or by all sources as specified in this chapter. It shall be the policy of the city to maintain quiet in those areas which currently exhibit low noise levels and to implement programs aimed at reducing noise in those areas within the city where noise levels are above acceptable values.

B. It is determined that certain noise levels and vibrations are detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety, and are contrary to public interest. Therefore, the council ordains and declares that creating, maintaining, causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any noise or vibration in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such in any manner provided by law, including but not necessarily limited to the filing of a civil or criminal action. (Ord. 1032 § 2 (part), 1985)