8.68.190 General noise regulations.

             Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter and in addition thereto, it is unlawful for any person to make or continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area.

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

             A.               The sound level of the objectionable noise;

             B.               The sound level of the ambient noise;

             C.               The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;

             D.               The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;

             E.               The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;

             F.               The time of day or night the noise occurs;

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

             H.              Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent or intermittent;

             I.                Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity. (Prior code ยง 66.03.301)