§ 8.32.085. Noise standards—Criteria for assessing a noise disturbance.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously or wilfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any person or neighborhood. The standard which may be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists may include, but not be limited to, the following:

A.

The level of the noise;

B.

The usual or unusual nature of the noise;

C.

The natural or unnatural origin of the noise;

D.

The level and intensity of the background noise, if any;

E.

The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;

F.

The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;

G.

The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;

H.

The time of the day and night the noise occurs;

I.

The duration of the noise;

J.

The recurrent, intermittent, or constant duration of the noise;

K.

The commercial or noncommercial noise emissions;

L.

The weekday, weekend or holiday occurrence of the noise; and

M.

The lack of appropriate noise mitigation measures being employed.

The city may issue a citation against the person, persons or entity responsible for the noise including, but not limited to, the property owner or business operator on whose premises the noise originates.

(Ord. 594 § 1 (part), 1997)