In order to control unnecessary, excessive, and annoying noise and vibration in the city, it is hereby 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 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.
It is determined that certain noise levels and vibrations are detrimental to the public health, welfare, and safety and are contrary to the public interest. Therefore, the council does ordain and declare that creating, maintaining, or 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.
(Ord. 90-03 §1, 1990)