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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9.16.010. A. Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code and it addition thereto, it shall be unlawful and is hereby declared a public nuisance for any person o entity to willfully make, suffer, permit, continue, or cause to be made or continued, any loud unnecessary, and unusual noise or any disturbance, commotion, gathering or event, whict disturbs or tends to disturb the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or which causes or tends tc cause discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity within the area. B. Standards The standards which may be considered in determining whether violation of the provisions of this section exists may include, but not be limited to, the following: Noise: The level of the noise; Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual; Whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural; The level and intensity of the background noise, if any; The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities; The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates; The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates; The time of the day and night the noise occurs; The duration of the noise; Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant; or Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity. Public Safety: The number of persons present in relation to the location used; The effect on nearby pedestrian traffic; The effect on nearby vehicular traffic or parking or both; The extent of past threats to public safety at the particular location or at gatherings or held or attended by the same individual or individuals or both; or The presence of alcohol at the gathering or event. C. Public Safety Service Fee 2