Patterson Municipal Code Art. II General Noise Regulations

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, and in addition thereto, it shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud, intrusive, 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.

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

1. The volume of the noise;

2. The intensity of the noise;

3. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;

4. Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;

5. The volume and intensity of the background noise or ambient noise, if any;

6. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities or dwelling units;

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

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

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

10. The duration of the noise;

11. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; and

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

(Ord. 437 § 6, 1989)