§ 42-62. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Ambient noise shall mean the all-encompassing noise level associated with a given environment, being a composite of sounds from all sources at the location, constituting the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.

A-Weighting (dBA) shall mean the sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighted network. The level so read is designated dB(A) or dBA.

Bounding real property line shall mean an imaginary line at the ground and its vertical extension which separates the real property owned, occupied, or used by one person or entity from that owned, occupied, or utilized by another person or entity.

Decibel (dBA) shall mean the unit of measurement for sound pressure at a specified location.

Governmental function shall mean work conducted by a governmental entity, including its employees or agents, in the interest of the community.

Impulsive sound shall mean sound characterized by a peak less than one second in length, an abrupt onset, a rapid decay, and a peak sound level which exceeds the ambient sound pressure level by 20 dBA or more and not more than four (4) times per hour.

Person shall mean a natural person or association of natural persons, trustee, receiver, partnership, corporation, organization, or the manager, agent, servant, or employee of any of them.

Sound level shall mean the instantaneous sound pressure level measured in decibels obtained by the use of a sound level meter set for A-weighting on slow integration speed, unless otherwise noted.

Time shall mean: whenever certain hours are named herein, they shall mean Central Standard Time or Daylight Saving Time as may be in current use in the city.

Unreasonable noise shall mean:

(1)

Any unreasonably loud, disturbing, and unnecessary noise which causes material distress, discomfort or injury to persons of ordinary sensibilities in the immediate vicinity thereof; or

(2)

Any noise of such character, intensity and continued duration, which substantially interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of private homes by persons of ordinary sensibilities.

Zoning districts shall mean:

Residential shall mean: Property zoned for residential use in accordance with the city's zoning ordinance (i.e., SF-E, SF-9, SF-6, MD, MF, MH), or

Nonresidential shall mean: all other property not zoned for residential use in accordance with the city's zoning ordinance (i.e., A, LB, GR, C, BP, LI, HI, WP-A), or

Mixed use shall mean: All other property zoned for the concurrent use of commercial and residential structures in accordance with the city's zoning ordinance (i.e., CBD, PD, WP-B).

(Ord. No. 2012-16, § 2, 8-7-2012)