Oceanside Municipal Code Art. II Definitions

Noise shall mean the composite noise from all sources near and far. In this context, the noise level constitutes a normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location and time.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Average sound level shall mean the sound level typical of the sound levels at a certain place during a given period of time, averaged by the general rule of combination for sound levels, said general rule being set forth in the latest revision of the American National Standard Specifications for sound level meters. Average sound level is also called equivalent continuous sound level (Leq.).

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Decibel shall mean a unit for measuring the amplitude of sound, equal to twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten (10) of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is twenty (20) micropascals.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Emergency work shall mean work made necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity or work required to protect persons or property from imminent exposure to danger or damage or work by public or private utilities when restoring utility service.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Sound level shall mean the weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of a sound level meter and frequency weighing network as specified in American National Standards Institute specifications for sound level meters (ANSISI.4-1971, or the latest revision thereof). If the frequency weighting employed is not indicated, the A-weighting is implied.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Sound level meter shall mean an instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, readout, and frequency weighting networks for the measurement of sound levels which meets or exceeds the requirements pertinent for type S2A meters in the latest revision of the American National Standards Institute Specification for sound level meters.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Nuisance shall be that condition constituting a "public nuisance" as defined by state law.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)

Base district shall mean those land use regulations as similarly referenced in the Oceanside Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 90-21, § 2, 5-23-90)