§ 99.01. DEFINITIONS.

For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

BONA FIDE FARMING OPERATION. The operation and maintenance of a farm, situated on five contiguous acres or more of land used for the production of livestock, poultry, poultry products, dairy, dairy products, or horticulture products or for the growing of crops such as, but not limited to, tobacco, corn, soybeans and wheat.

CONSTRUCTION or DEMOLITION ACTIVITY. The erection (including excavation), demolition, alteration, or repair of any building, structure or roadway, for which all necessary and proper governmental permits have been obtained.

INTENSITY. The magnitude and strength of noise.

NOISE. The intensity, frequency, duration and character of sound or sounds from a source or sources.

PARKING LOTS. Any off-street parking facility for public use, and the approaches to same, whether publicly or privately owned, and shall include but not be limited to: parks, shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment centers, taverns, car washes, banking or financial institutions, whether publicly or privately owned, operated, or controlled.

PERSON. Any person, firm, association, partnership, joint venture, corporation or any private entity of any nature.

PLAINLY AUDIBLE. Capable of being distinctly heard by a person with normal hearing.

RIGHT-OF-WAY. Any road, street, avenue, alley, boulevard, highway, lane, or court, including the berm, shoulder or any public property adjacent thereto, bridge, viaduct, trestle and the approaches to them, or sidewalk.

UNREASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. A period of time in excess of that necessary to accomplish:

(1) A danger warning with a horn or other audible signalling device; or

(2) The preservation or protection of property or the life, safety, or welfare of a person or persons by use of an audible signalling device.

UNREASONABLY LOUD, HARSH, or EXCESSIVE NOISE. Any manufactured noise plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet from its point of origination or emanation.

VEHICLE. Any machine or device in, on, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn on any right-of-way or parking lot.

(1994 Jeff. Code, § 98.01) (Jeff. Ord. 14-1993, adopted and effective 6-22-1993; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 212-2003, approved 12-1-2003)