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               (a)
               
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               It is recognized that excessive noise endangers the physical and emotional health
               and welfare of the people, interferes with legitimate business and recreational activity,
               depresses property values, offends the senses, creates public nuisances, and in other
               respects reduces the quality of life.
               
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               (b)
               
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               It is further recognized that a substantial body of science and technology exists
               by which excessive sound may be measured and substantially abated. Because excessive
               noise may jeopardize human health or welfare or substantially degrade the quality
               of life, it is the purpose of this article to prevent, prohibit, and provide for the
               regulation and abatement of excessive noise, which may injure the physical and emotional
               health or welfare of its citizens or degrade the quality of life.
               
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               (Ord. No. 2008-2, Â§ 1, 5-14-2008)
               
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