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SUBJECT Noise Ordinance
MESSAGE
Mary Atherly read that Iowa City had recently passed a new noise ordinance and asked
this office to obtain a copy for your use in reviewing the Ames noise ordinance.
Attached you will find a photocopy of the Iowa City noise ordinance.
cc: John Klaus
Mary Atherly
Steve Schainker
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ORDINANCE NO. 82-3076
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF IOWA CITY BY ESTABLISHING CHAPTER
24.4, NOISE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
The Code of Iowa City be and is hereby amended by adding thereto a new chapter to
be known as Chapter 24.4, entitled, "Noise," as follows:
CHAPTER 24.4, NOISE
SEC. 24.4-1. POLICY, PURPOSE, TITLE AND SCOPE
(a) Statement of Public Policy. The city council finds and declares that:
(1) Excessive noise is a serious hazard to the public health and welfare
and the quality of life in urban society.
(2) A substantial body of science and technology exists which provides for
substantially reducing excessive noise without serious inconvenience
to the public.
(3) Certain of the noise-producing equipment in the city is essential to
the quality of life therein and should be allowed to continue at
reasonable levels with moderate regulation.
( ) Each person has a right to an environment reasonably free from
disturbing noise or that which jeopardizes health or welfare or
unnecessarily degrades the quality of life.
(5) It is the legislative declaration of the city to promote an environ-
ment free from certain excessive noise, otherwise properly called
"noise pollution" , which jeopardizes the health and welfare and
degrades the quality of the lives of the residents of the city,
without unduly prohibiting, limiting or otherwise regulating the
function of certain noise producing equipment which is not amenable to
such controls and yet is essential to the economy and quality of life.
(b) Purpose, Title and Scope.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the control
of noise pollution in the city by setting maximum permissible sound
levels for various activities and to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare.
(2) This chapter may be cited as the "Noise Control Ordinance" of the City
of Iowa City.
(3) This chapter shall apply to the control of noise producing activities
and objects originating within the limits of the City of Iowa City or
originating from properties lying outside the limits of the City of
Iowa City owned or controlled by the City of Iowa City with a lease or
other similar arrangement, except where either 1) a state or federal
agency has adopted a different standard or rule than that prescribed
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Page 2
within this chapter and has so preempted the regulation of noise from
a particular source as to render this chapter inapplicable thereto, or
2) the city council has determined that, by reason of public
acceptance of the activity producing a particular noise, such noise is
deemed acceptable to the residents of this city.
Sec. 24.4-2. DEFINITIONS.
Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different
intention, the following terms shall have the meanings shown. Definitions of
technical terms used in this subchapter which are not herein defined shall be
obtained from publications of acoustical terminology issued by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) or its successor body.
"Ambient sound level". The noise associated with a given environment,
exclusive of a particular noise being tested, being usually a composite of
sounds from many sources near and far, exclusive of intruding noises from
isolated identifiable sources.
"A-weighted sound level". The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a
sound level meter using the A-weighting network. The level is designated dB(A)
or dBA.
"Barking Dof or Bird or Other Animal . A dog, bird or other animal that barks,
bays, cries, howls or emits any other noise continuously and/or incessantly for
a period of ten (10) minutes or barks intermittently for one-half (' ) hour or
more and the sound therefrom is plainly audible across a residential real
property boundary or within a noise sensitive area.
"Decibel (dB)". A logarithmic and dimensionless unit of measure used in
describing the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base
10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure,
which is 20 miscropascals (20 micronewtons per square meter).
"Motorboat". Any vessel which is designed to operate on water and which is
propelled by a motor, including, but not limited to, boats, barges, amphibious
craft, water ski towing devices and hover craft.
"Motor vehicle". Any motor-operated vehicle licensed for use on the public
highway.
"Noise". Any sound which disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an
adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.
"Noise control officer". Any city employee(s) or city law enforcement
officer s , designated by the City Manager as having responsibility for the
enforcement of this chapter.
"Noise disturbance". Any sound of such character, intensity and duration which
endangers or injures the welfare, safety or health of a human being, or annoys
or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or endangers or injures
personal or real property.
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"Noise sensitive activities". Activities which are conducted under conditions
of exceptional quiet including, but not limited to, operation of schools,
libraries open to the public, churches, hospitals and nursing homes.
"Noise sensitive area". Any areas designated in this sub-chapter for the
purpose of ensuring exceptional quiet and clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive
Area" signs.
"Person". The word shall have the meaning prescribed by section 1-2 of the Code
of Iowa City and shall in addition include any officer, employee, department,
agency or instrumentality of the state or any political subdivision of the
state.
"Plainly Audible Noise". Any noise for which the information content of the
noise is transferred to the listener, such as but not limited to understanding
of spoken speech, comprehension of whether a voice is raised or lowered, or
comprehension of musical rhythms.
"Powered model vehicle". Any self-propelled airborne, waterborne, or landborne
model plane, vessel , or vehicle, which is not designed to carry persons,
including, but not limited to, any model airplane, boat, car or rocket.
"Public right-of-way". Any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, or
alley or similar place which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
This definition shall also include an area between the traveled portion and the
sidewalk or private property line if no sidewalk exists.
"Public space". Any real property, including any structure thereon, which is
awned or controlled by a governmental entity.
"Real property boundary". An imaginary line along the ground surface, and its
vertical extension, which separates the real property owned by one person from
that owned by another person, but not including intra-building real property
divisions.
"Recreational vehicle". Any race car, motorcycle, snowmobile, or any other
motorized vehicle equipped for use in racing or other recreational events or
uses off of public right-of-way on public or private property. For purposes of
this chapter, a motor vehicle or motorized vehicle which is taking part in an
organized racing, endurance, or other coordinated sporting event shall be deemed
a recreational vehicle.
Sec. 24.4-3. EXCEPTIONS.
The provisions herein shall not apply to:
(1) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the time of
day, the existence of an emergency or the approved testing thereof.
(2) The emission of sound in the performance of emergency work, including snow
removal and maintenance of trees.
(3) Non-commercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on
any private property, public space, or public right-of-way.
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(4) The unamplified human voice, except those activities specifically
controlled by the provisions of this Chapter.
(5) Agricultural activities, exclusive of those involving the ownership or
Possession of animals or birds.
(6) Snowmobiles regulated by chapter 321G, Code of Iowa.
(7) Rail and air transportation and public mass transportation vehicles.
(8) Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and ambulances.
(9) Non-professional athletic events.
(10) Essential services such as electrical substations and safety devices.
(11) Construction and maintenance activities between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Maintenance activities shall be non-routine operations, temporary in
nature, and conducted infrequently.
(12) Cement sawing of freshly-poured concrete street, alley, sidewalk, or road
surface. Provided, however, that any person intending to engage in such
activity between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. shall first notify the Iowa City
Police Department by telephone or in person that such activity will be
uAdertaken and the time and location of same.
�13) Unamplified live music, provided, sponsored or funded, in whole or in part,
by a governmental entity.
Sec. 24.4-4. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED.
The following acts, among others, are deemed to be loud, disturbing, unusual ,
unreasonable and unnecessary noises in violation of this chapter, but any
enumeration herein shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(a) Sales by "hawkinq or barking' No person shall offer for sale or sell
anything by shouting or outcry within any residential area in the city,
except in conjunction with an event which is exempt from the provisions of
this chapter or for which a permit has been issued by the City.
(b) Loading and 'Unloading. No person shall so load, unload, open, close or
handle boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or
similar objects outdoors between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. the
following morning as to create a noise disturbance across a residential
real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area.
(c) Vehicle or Motorboat Repairs and Testinq. No person shall repair,
rebuild, modify, or test any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat either
within a residential zone in such a manner to cause a noise disturbance or
in any other zone in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a
residential real property boundary or outdoors within a noise sensitive
area.
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Page 5
(d) Powered Model Vehicles. No person shall operate or permit the operation of
powered model vehicles in a residential zone, in a public space or within a
noise sensitive area between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. the
following morning.
(e) Sound Trucks and Other Devices. No person shall operate or permit the
operation upon the public streets of a sound truck, or other device for
producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds without a permit.
Sec. 24.4-5. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SIMILAR DEVICES.
No person shall operate, play or permit the operation or playing of any drum,
musical instrument or similar instrument in such a manner to cause a noise
disturbance or outdoors within a noise sensitive area.
Sec. 24.4-6. REGULATION OF SOUND EQUIPMENT AND SOUND AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT.
(a) Except for activities open to the public and for which a permit has been
issued by the city, no person shall so operate, play or permit the
operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, record player,
tape deck or player, loud speaker, amplifier, or other device for
producing, reproducing or amplifying sounds in any building or upon any
premises, public or private or any other sound producing equipment or
apparatus:
W In such manner as to cause a noise disturbance or outdoors within a
noise sensitive zone.
(2) In such manner as to cause a noise disturbance or outdoors within a
noise sensitive zone, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a
public right-of-way or public space, or in a boat on public waters.
(b) Sound equipment--permit required. No person shall use, operate or cause
to be used or operated any radio, record player, tape deck or player, loud
speaker, amplifier, sound truck or other device for producing,
reproducing, or amplifying sounds, hereinafter referred to as "sound
equipment" , upon the public streets or in any building or upon any
premises, public or private, if the sound therefrom be plainly audible
across a residential real property boundary from any public street or
public place within the city, unless said person:
(1) First obtains a permit in accordance with this section;
(2) Complies with the conditions imposed by the permit, including the
maximum permitted sound level shown therein; and
(3) Complies with all other applicable provisions of this section.
Sound equipment shall not include:
(1) Equipment used for public health and safety purposes;
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(2) Church or clock carillons, bells or chimes;
(3) Parades, processions or other public events for which a parade or
other permit has been issued, provided the conditions of the permit
are complied with;
(4) Automobile radios, tape decks or players, or other standard
automobile equipment used and intended for the use and enjoyment of
the occupants, provided the sound emitting therefrom is not plainly
audible for more than 50 feet from the vehicle;
(5) Recorded music used in a non-residential zone in conjunction with a
civil or religious celebration;
(6) Unamplified live music provided, sponsored, or funded, in whole or in
part, by a governmental entity.
(7) Mobile radio or telephone signaling devices.
(8) Car or truck horns or similar devices when used to denote danger or a
warning or possible danger.
(c) Fees. A separate permit shall be required for each type of activity
described below. Permits shall be nontransferable. The permit shall be
conspicuously displayed on or immediately adjacent to the sound eqiupment.
Fees for sound equipment permits shall be established by resolution of the
City Council .
(1 ) No fee shall be required for any sound equipment permit issued to the
City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, or the Federal government or any
other governmental subdivision or agency.
(d) Information required. Application for permits required herein shall be
made in writing to the City Clerk, accompanied by the required permit fee
and such information as the City Clerk may require. If the application
contains the required information, is accompanied by the required fee, and
the proposed use complies with the requirements of this subsection, the
City Clerk shall issue the appropriate permit.
(e) Application standards.
(1) Type A permit--general standards. A type A permit may be issued for
sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not more
than 60 dB(A)' s when measured at the real property boundary of the
private residence nearest the sound equipment and measuring not more
than 100 dB(A)' s at a distance of 50 feet from the sound equipment.
Sound equipment permitted under a type A permit may be used only in
areas of the city zoned for non-residential use and only between the
hours of 9:00 A.M. and 9.00 P.M.
(2) Type B permit--sound trucks--general standards. Sound trucks may be
operated only under a type q permit. A type B permit may be issued for
sound equipment mounted upon a motor vehicle and intended for use upon
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Page 7
city streets provided that the sound equipment emits only music or
human speech registering not more than 80 dB(A)' s when measured at a
distance of 100 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment
permitted under a type B permit may be used only in non-residential
areas and only from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
(3) Type C permit--parks--general standards. A type C permit may be used
for sound equipment emitting music or human speech registering not
more than 60 dB(A)'s when measured at the real property boundary of
the private residence nearest the sound equipment and registering not
more than 100 dB(A)' s when measured at a distance of 50 feet from the
sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under a type C permit may
be used only in public parks owned and operated by the city, or public
grounds owned and operated by another government body, from 10:00 A.M.
to 11:00 P.M. for events authorized and approved by the city or other
body having jurisdiction over the park or public grounds.
(4) Type D permit--public oe parochial school ground-general standards.
A type D permit may be issued for sound equipment emitting music or
human speech registering not more than 60 dB(A)' s when measured at the
real property boundary of the residence nearest the sound equipment
and registering not more than 100 dB(A)' s when measured at a distance
Of 50 feet from the sound equipment. Sound equipment permitted under
a type D permit may be used only on school grounds, or in conjunction
with a school sponsored activity, from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. for
events authorized and approved by the school authorities having
° jurisdiction of the grounds.
(f) Commercial advertising--sound equipment prohibited. No sound equipment
snali be permitted to be used on public streets or public places, in any
building, or upon any premises if the sound will be plainly audible from
any public street or public place within the city, when any such use is for
commercial advertising purposes, or for the purpose of attracting the
attention of the public to any building or structure for monetary gain.
Sec. 24. 4-7. MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
(a) No person shall operate or cause to be operated the engine providing motive
power, or an auxiliary engine, of a motor vehicle of a weight in excess of
10,000 pounds for a consecutive period longer than 20 minutes while such
vehicle is standing on private property and located within 150 feet of
property zoned and used for residential purposes, except when such vehicle
is standing within a completely enclosed building. This section shall not
apply to delivery or pickup vehicles that require the operation of the
engine to unload or load their vending loads.
(b) No person shall drive or move or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or
moved a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles at any time in such a
manner as to exceed the following noise limits at any time in such a manner
as to exceed the following noise limits for the category of motor vehicle
shown below. Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least 25 feet (7.5
meters) from the near side of the nearest lane(s) being monitored and at a
height of at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) above the immediate surface. Table
1 provides corrections to observed noise levels at distances of less than
50 feet.
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Page 8.
Sound Pressure Level , d6(A)
Speed limit Speed limit
40 MPH or less over 40 MPH
Motor vehicles with a manufacturers
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
or gross combination weight rating 90 94
(GCWR) of 10,000 pounds or more, or
any combination of vehicles towed
by such motor vehicle.
Any other motor vehicle or any
combination of vehicles towed by 80 84
any motor vehicle.
Any motorcycle. 82 86
This section applies to the total noise from a vehicle or combination of
vehicles and shall not be construed as limiting or precluding the
enforcement of any other provisions of this code relating to motor vehicle
mufflers for noise control.
(c) The measurement of sound or noise shall be made with a sound level meter
meeting the standards prescribed by the American Standards Association.
The instrument shall be maintained in calibration and good working order.
Octave band corrections may be employed in meeting the response
specification. A calibration check shall be made of the system at the time
of any noise measurement. Measurements recorded shall be taken so as to
provide a proper representation of the noise source. The microphone during
measurement shall be positioned as not to create any unnatural enhancement
or diminution of the measured noise. A windscreen for the microphone shall
be used when required. Traffic, aircraft and other transportation noise
sources and other background noises shall not be considered in taking
measurements except where such background noise interferes with the
primary noise being made.
(d) No person shall modify the exhaust system of a motor vehicle or motorcycle
by installation of a muffler cut-out, by-pass or other similar device and
no person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle which has been so
modified. A motor vehicle so operated shall be deemed equipped with a
muffler which emits excessive and unusual noise and which is not in good
working order.
(e) 1) No person shall operate a recreational vehicle or permit the operation
of one or more recreational vehicles, individually or in a group or in
an organized racing event, on public or private property in such a
manner that the sound level resulting from such operation exceeds 73
dBA for a total of three minutes in any continuous one hour period or
exceeds 90 dBA for any period of time during such operation. Sound
levels which exceed the limits herein described at the real property
boundary of the receiving land use shall be deemed a noise
disturbance.
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2) No person shall conduct or permit the conduct of an
y of an
organized racing event which involves a contest bet eena or among
recreational vehicles on public or private property between the hours
Of 9:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. the following morning.
Sec. 24.4-8. ANIMALS.
(a) No person shall own, possess or harbor any barking or noisy dog, bird or
other animal regardless of whether the dog, bird or other animal is
physically situated in or upon private property. However, t
he other animal shall not be deemed a barking dog or noisy animald�f,, bird at thor
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time the dog, bird or other animal is barking or making any other noise, a
person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in
or upon which the dog, bird or other animal is situated or taking any other
action which would tease or provoke the dog, bird or other animal to bark
or otherwise be noisy.
Sec. 24.4-9. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
(a) No person shall permit noise from any commercial or industrial
use, s
defined in the zoning ordinance, to exceed the sound levels specified in
table 2, except that the decibel levels specified shall be reduced by 5
decibels at the boundary line of a zone designated as residential in the
zoning ordinance between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. ; and at the
boundary line of a school located in a noise sensitive area between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the school is in session.
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For the purpose of measuring the intensity and frequency of sound, the
sound level meter, the octave band analyzer and the impact noise analyzer
shall be employed.
The flat network and the fast meter response of the sound level meter shall
be used. Sounds of very short duration, as from forge hammers, punch
presses, and metal shears which cannot be measured accurately with the
sound level meter, shall be measured with the impact noise analyzer.
Octave band analyzers calibrated in the Preferred Frequencies (United
State of America Standard S1 6-1967, Preferred Frequencies for Acoustical
Measurements) shall be used in the table headed "Octave Band, Preferred
Frequencies." Octave band analyzers calibrated with the pre-1960 octave
bands (United States of America Standards Z24 10-1953, Octave Band Filler
Set) shall be used with the tables headed "Octave Band, Pre-1960. "
Sec. 24.4-10. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE NOISE CONTROL OFFICER.
(a) The noise control program established by this chapter shall be implemented,
administered, and enforced by the noise control officer who shall be that
person or persons, designated by the City Manager.
(b) To implement and enforce this chapter the noise control officer shall have
the additional power to:
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Page 10
(1) Conduct research, monitoring, and other studies related to sound.
(2) Conduct programs of public education regarding the causes, and
effects of sound or noise and general methods of abatement and control
of noise, as well as the actions prohibited by this chapter and the
procedures for reporting violations.
(3) Coordinate the noise control activities of all municipal departments.
(4) Review public and private projects, including those subject to
mandatory review or approval by other departments, for compliance
with this chapter, if these projects are likely to cause sound in
violation of this chapter.
(5) Upon presentation of proper credentials, enter and inspect any
private property or place, and inspect any report or records at any
reasonable time when granted permission by the owner, by some other
person with apparent authority to act for the owner, or a tenant of
the premises. If consent to inspect is withheld by any person or
persons having the lawful right to exclude, the officer may apply to a
magistrate of the Iowa District Court in and for Johnson County for a
search warrant of the building. No owner or occupant or any other
person having charge, care or control of any structure or premises
shall fail or neglect, after presentation of a search warrant, to
properly permit entry therein by the officer for the purpose of
inspection and examination pursuant to the provisions herein.
(6) Issue sound variances pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(7) Prepare recommendations for consideration by the city council , after
publication of notice and public hearing, for establishing the
boundaries of noise sensitive areas.
(8) Designate any area for the purpose or ensuring exceptional quiet and
to be clearly posted with "Noise Sensitive Area" signs because of the
noise sensitive activities conducted therein. These areas may
include, but are not limited to schools, libraries, churches,
hospitals and nursing homes.
(9) Authorize the capture and impoundment of any dog, bird or other when
the noise made by the animal cannot be reasonably controlled by the
owner or other person on whose property the animal is located.
(10) Require certification by a registered engineer or other qualified
person that the performance standards for a proposed use can be met.
Sec. 24.4-11. DEPARTMENTAL ACTIONS.
All departments and agencies of the city shall carry out their programs so as to
further the policy of this chapter.
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Sec. 24.4-12. SOUND VARIANCES.
(a) The noise control officer shall have the authority consistent with this
section, to grant sound variances from the requirements of this chapter.
(b) Any person seeking a sound variance under this section shall file an
application with the City Clerk. The application shall contain information
which demonstrates that bringing the source of sound or activity for which
the sound variance is sought into compliance with this subchapter would
constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, on the community, or
on other persons. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the
amount established by the City Council by resolution. The fee shall not be
refundable.
(c) In determining whether to grant, deny, or revoke the application the noise
control officer shall balance the hardship to the applicant, the community,
and other persons of not allowing the sound variance against the adverse
impact on the health, safety and welfare of persons affected, the adverse
impact on property affected, and any other adverse impacts of allowing the
sound variance. Applicants for sound variances and persons contesting
sound variances may be required to submit any information as may reasonably
be required. Applicants are required to give notice by certified mail to:
(1) the occupants of surrounding single or two family residences located
in an area that includes the next two homes in any direction, or those
within 100 feet of the noise source, whichever is less; or
(2) the owner or manager of multiple family residences, including hotels,
within such area.
In granting or denying an application or in revoking a sound variance
previously granted, the noise control officer shall place on public file a
copy of the decision and the reasons for granting, denying or revoking the
sound variance.
(d) Sound variances shall be granted by notice to the applicant containing all
necessary conditions, including a time limit on the permitted activity.
The sound variance shall not become effective until all conditions are
agreed to in writing by the applicant and placed on file with the Noise
Control Officer. Noncompliance with any condition of the sound variance
shall terminate it and subject the person holding it to those provisions of
this subchapter regulating the source of sound or activity for which the
sound variance was granted. Termination for non-compliance shall be made
in accordance with Section 2-188, Emergency Orders, of this Code.
Sec. 24.4-13. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage, approval and publication in
accordance with law.
Sec. 24-4. 14. SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS.
Each section, and any and all provisions of this ordinance, is independent of
every other section and any and all provisions, and the invalidity of any
thereof, shall not invalidate any other section or provision.
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Sec. 24-4.15. REPEALER.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance hereby are
repealed, with the exception of Sections 5-35(7), 9 1-7(d), 23-137, and 24-48 of
this Code.
Sec. 24.4-16. PENALTY.
(a) Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be a misdemeanor
subject to the penalties of Section 1-9 of this Code.
(b) Each instance of violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall
constitute a separate offense.
Sec. 24.4-17. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES.
Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance is deemed and declared to be a
nuisance, and as such may be subject to summary abatement by means of a
restraining order or injunction issued by the District Court.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of August, 1982.
% MAYOR
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(Corrections to observed noise levels for distances less than 50 feet)
DISTANCE MEASUREMENT IN FEET
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37 ft. 41 ft.
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