§ 13-1. Legislative findings; declaration of necessity.

It is found and declared that:

(1)

The making and creation of excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud noises within the limits of the city is a condition which has existed for some time and the amount and intensity of such noises is increasing;

(2)

The making, creation or maintenance of such excessive unnecessary, unnatural or unusually loud noises which are prolonged, unnatural or unnatural in their time, place and use affect and are detrimental to the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity of the residents of the city;

(3)

The necessity in the public interest for the provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted is declared as a matter of legislative determination and public policy, and it is further declared that the provisions and prohibitions hereinafter contained and enacted are in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing, and promoting the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity and the peace and quiet of the city and its inhabitants.

(Ord. No. 1996-05, § 1, 9-3-96)