It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City to reduce
the ambient noise level in the City so as to preserve, protect and
promote the public health, safety and welfare and the peace and quiet
of the inhabitants of the City, prevent injury to human, plant and
animal life and property, foster the convenience and comfort of its
inhabitants and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions
of the City. It is the public policy of the City that every person
is entitled to ambient noise levels that are not detrimental to life,
health, and enjoyment of his or her property. It is hereby declared
that the making, creation or maintenance of excessive or unreasonable
noises within the City affects and is a menace to the public health,
comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and the prosperity of the people
of the City. The provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained
and enacted are for the above-mentioned purpose.
