Part 3 — GENERAL NOISE REGULATIONS

4630. • LOUD, UNNECESSARY AND UNUSUAL NOISE.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made and continued, any loud, unnecessary and unusual noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood, or which causes discomfort or annoyance to residents of the area. The standards which may be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this Section exists, may include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a)

The level of the noise;

(b)

Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;

(c)

The nature of the area within which the noise emanates;

(d)

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

(e)

The time of day or night;

(f)

The duration of the noise;

(g)

Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity.

No person shall operate a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motor scooter on residential property, or permit such operation on such property under his control, except in the course of driving the vehicle directly onto or off of said property.

This Section shall not be construed to permit the operation of a motor vehicle on any unimproved property in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.

Motor vehicles operated on the street are regulated by the Vehicle Code and are excluded from the provisions of this Section.

No person shall operate any mechanical equipment related to the gardening and/or landscaping of any property within a residential zone other than from seven (7) a.m. to seven (7) p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from twelve (12) p.m. to five (5) p.m. on Sundays within all residential zones; provided, however, that use of mechanical equipment for tree trimming on Sundays shall be prohibited. (Added by Ord. 2246 adopted 10-7-08)

(Ord. No. 2396, § 4(Exh. C), 4-18-2023)