9.12.040 General noise regulations.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully or negligently make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, or permit or allow to be made or continued any noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes any discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity in the area.
No permit shall be issued for any activity that may violate this section.
The factors which may be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. The sound level of the objectionable noise;
B. The sound level of the ambient noise;
C. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;
D. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
E. The number of persons affected by the noise source;
F. The time of day or night the noise occurs;
G. The duration of the noise and its tonal, informational or musical content;
H. Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent;
I. Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity. (Ord. 1159 § 4, 1990; Ord. 1032 § 2 (part), 1985)