The intensity of a sound wave, equal to twenty (20) times the common logarithm of the ratio of the pressure produced by the sound wave to 0.0002 microbars.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-41)
Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-42)
Any noise of such character, intensity and continued duration which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities is hereby declared to be a nuisance and is prohibited.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-43)
Any noise which measures ninety (90) decibels: (i) at the property line of private property or farther, or (ii) fifteen (15) feet or farther from any vehicle or other machine, person, animal or thing making a noise if located on public ways, public property or airspace, shall, during the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. each day, be presumed to cause material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-44)
Any noise which measures seventy-five (75) decibels: (1) at the property line of private property or farther, or (2) fifteen (15) feet or farther from any vehicle or other machine, person, animal or thing making a noise if located on public ways, public property or airspace, shall, during the hours between 10:30 p.m. one day and 7:00 a.m. the next succeeding day, be presumed to cause material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-45)
Upon application in writing, the city secretary may issue a special permit to a licensed contractor to exceed the noise limitations described in section 8.04.004 during the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in connection with the actual construction or repair of a building or other improvements located in the city.
(2000 Code, sec. 16-46)