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Sec. 30 -5. - Nuisances affecting public peace. <br />(a) Specific acts. The following are declared to be nuisances affecting public peace: <br />(1) The use or operation of a radio, musical instrument, phonograph, tape recorder or other machine or device used <br />for production of reproduction of sound at a volume in the excess of that reasonably necessary for the convenient <br />hearing of the person or in the room, vehicle, or chamber in which the same is being operated. <br />(2) The operation between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any radio, musical instrument, phonograph, <br />tape recorder or other machine or device for the reproducing or producing of sound if the sound therefrom is audible <br />from: <br />a. An apartment or hallway of a multifamily building adjacent to a unit where the device is operating. <br />b. The property line of the real property on which the device is being operated. <br />c. A distance of 50 feet from any motor vehicle in which the device is operating. <br />(3) To operate or to cause to be operated, but not limited to, the use of any noise creating blower or power fan, <br />internal combustion engine, air compressor or steam engine, automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile, motor boat, <br />motor bike, scooter, recreational vehicle, all- terrain vehicle, off - highway motorcycle, off -road vehicle, go -cart, or <br />remote - controlled airplane, boat, or other vehicle powered by an engine or motor, the operation of which causes <br />noise, unless the noise from the blower or fan is muffled and such engine or compressor is equipped with a muffler <br />device sufficient to deaden and effectively prevent such noise so that the noise shall not annoy, disturb or affect the <br />comfortable enjoyment of life or property. <br />(4) Tracks and trails for riding motor vehicles are not allowed in a residential area unless said track or trail is: <br />a. 1,000 feet from any residence except that of the owner; and <br />b. At least 50 feet from property lines, public streets, utilities or easements. <br />(5) All other conditions or things, which are likely to cause injury to the person or property of anyone and to <br />interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. <br />(b) Sound levels. No person shall operate or cause or permit to be operated any source of noise in such a manner as <br />to create a noise level exceeding the limit set in Table 1. <br />TABLE 1 <br />7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. - 7:00 A.M. <br />Land Use L50 L10 L50 L10 <br />Residential 65 60 55 50 <br />Commercial 70 65 70 65 <br />Industrial 80 75 80 75 <br />(c) Measurement procedure. The following procedures must be used to obtain a representative sound level <br />measurement by the use of a sound measuring device: <br />(1) A decibel meter will be used to obtain readings and be used as evidence. <br />(2) The operator of the device has sufficient training to properly operate the equipment and can testify as to the <br />manner in which the device was set up and operated. <br />(3) The device is operated with minimal distortion or interference from outside sources; and has been certified as <br />