8.68.110 Residential pumps, fans and air conditioners.

             A.               It is unlawful for any person to operate any residential fans, air conditioners, stationary pumps, stationary cooling towers, stationary compressors, similar mechanical device or any combination thereof installed after the effective date of this chapter in any manner so as to create any noise which would cause the maximum noise level to exceed:

             1.               Sixty (60) dBA at any point at least one foot inside the property line of the affected residential or agricultural property and three to five feet above ground level;

             2.               Fifty-five (55) dBA in the center of a neighboring patio three to five feet above ground level;

             3.               Fifty-five (55) dBA outside of the neighboring living area window nearest the equipment location, measurements shall be taken with the microphone not more than three feet from the window opening but at least three feet from any other surface.

             B.               Equipment installed five years after the effective date of this chapter must comply with a maximum limit of fifty-five (55) dBA at any point at least one foot inside the property line of the affected residential or agricultural property and three to five feet above ground level.

             C.               Equipment installed before the effective date of this chapter must comply with a limit of sixty-five (65) dBA maximum sound level, at any point at least one foot inside the property line of the affected agricultural or residential property and three to five feet above ground level after the effective date of this chapter. (Prior code § 66.02.206)