§ 34-85. Sound level measurement generally.
(a)
Any noise level measurements made pursuant to this article shall be performed using a sound level meter as defined in section 34-84. The sound level meter shall be set to A-weighting at slow meter response, except as provided in this article.
(b)
The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels shall be at a point at least one foot inside the property line of the affected residential property. Where feasible, the microphone shall be at a height of three to five feet above ground level and shall be at least four feet from walls or similar reflecting surfaces. For interior noise measurements, the windows shall be in normal seasonal configuration, and the measurement shall be made at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the affected occupied area.
(Ord. No. 2015-011, § 1, 1-14-2016)