§ 16-180. Policy.  


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  • It is hereby declared to be the policy of the city to minimize the exposure to citizens to the physiological and psychological harm of excessive noise and to protect, promote, and preserve the public health, comfort, convenience, safety and welfare. It is the express intent of the city council to control the level of noise in a manner which promotes commerce; protects the sleep and repose of citizens; promotes the use, value, and enjoyment of property; and preserves the quality of the environment.

(Code 1982, § 18-5(a); Ord. of 10-5-1953, § 2; Ord. No. 91-31, § 1, 8-19-1991; Ord. No. 95-6, § 1, 3-20-1995; Ord. No. 03-19, § 1, 7-7-2003; Ord. No. 05-45, § 1, 10-3-2005; Ord. No. 09-21, §§ 1, 2, 5-4-2009)