§ 9.127.030. General prohibition.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no person shall willfully or negligently make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any residential neighborhood or which causes any discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in any residential neighborhood.

(b)

The factors which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this section exists shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)

The sound level of the objectionable noise;

(2)

The sound level of the ambient noise;

(3)

The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;

(4)

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

(5)

The number of persons affected by the noise source;

(6)

The time of day or night the noise occurs;

(7)

The duration of the noise and its tonal, informational or musical content;

(8)

Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent, or intermittent;

(9)

Whether the noise is produced by commercial or noncommercial activity.

(Ord. No. 297, § 9.06.110.030, 3-20-2007)