§ 15-181. Findings of fact.

(a)

Excessive and unnecessary noise interferes with the quality of life and can interfere with the health, safety and general welfare of the public.

(b)

In particular, excessive and unnecessary noise can cause adverse psychological and physiological effects on humans.

(c)

A substantial body of science and technology exists by which noise may be measured and substantially abated.

(d)

The provisions and prohibitions contained in this article are enacted in pursuance of and for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health, safety, welfare and quality of life in the county for its inhabitants.

(Code 1965, § 21B-7; Ord. No. 86-26, § 7, 10-27-86; Ord. No. 95-31, § 1, 9-26-95; Ord. No. 2008-19 , § 5, 9-30-08; Ord. No. 2014-17 , § 1, 6-24-14)