24-1599 Noise Control Code Updates

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amplitude of sound. Decibel is denoted as dB. Emergency energy release device means a device used specifically to release excess energy on a non-scheduled basis as necessary for purposes of safety. Extraneous sound means a sound of high intensity and relatively short duration which is neither part of the ambient sound, nor comes from the sound source under investigation. Impulsive sound means a sound that has a duration of less than one (1) second and comes from the sound source under investigation. LMAX means the maximum sound level measured during the sound measurement period. Mechanical device means any device that transmits or modifies energy. Moped means any vehicle with pedals to permit propulsion by human power, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels; with a motor rated not in excess of two (2) brake horsepower and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground; as defined in F.S. & 316.003, as may be amended from time to time. Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guideway, but not including any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal assistive mobility device,mpd as defined in F.S. & 316.003, as may be amended from time to time. Motorcycle means any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three (31 wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor or moped; as defined in F.S. & 316.003, as may be amended from time to time. Motorized scooter means any vehicle with or without a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three (3) wheels, and not capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed greater than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground; as defined in F.S. § 316.003, as may be amended from time to time. Mixed-use property means more than one (1) type of use in a building or set of buildings; some combination of residential and non-residential use. Multifamily dwelling means any building occupied or intended to be occupied by more than two 2) families, living separately and with separate kitchens or facilities for cooking on the premises. This includes apartments, condominiums and coach homes, but does not include hotels motels, bed and breakfast, townhouse, or cluster dwellings. Noise control of means building inspectors, code enforcement officers and police officer authorized to enforce provisions of this code. Noise disturbance means any sound which is unreasonably loud, raucous, or jarring to Ordinance 24-1599 Page 3 of 10