§ 8.53.050. Noise levels—maximum permissible for motorized vehicles—Table II.

A.

It is unlawful to operate a motorized vehicle within the incorporated City limits which emits noise, with the exception of sound producing equipment as defined in this Chapter in excess of the limits specified in Table II below.

B.

Noise from a noise source within a public right-of-way shall be measured at a distance of at least twenty-five (25) feet from the center of the nearest traffic lane on a sound level meter of standard design and operated on the "A" weight scale.

TABLE II
Maximum Permissible Noise Levels For Motor Vehicles

1.

Trucks and Buses:

i.

Over ten thousand (10,000) pounds:

eighty-two (82) dB(A) measured at fifty (50) feet;

eighty-eight (88) dB(A) measured at twenty-five (25) feet;

ii.

Under ten thousand (10,000) pounds:

seventy-four (74) dB(A) measured at fifty (50) feet; and

eighty (80) dB(A) measured at twenty-five (25) feet.

2.

Passenger Cars:

i.

Seventy-four (74) dB(A) measured at fifty (50) feet; and

ii.

Eighty (80) dB(A) measured at twenty-five (25) feet.

3.

Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Minibikes, and Other Self-propelled Vehicles:

i.

Seventy-four (74) dB(A) measured at fifty (50) feet; and

ii.

Eighty (80) dB(A) measured at twenty-five (25) feet.

(Ord. 3181, 2018)