Chapter 19.648 — Development Standards—Environmental Effects

In addition to the requirements of Title 8, the following noise standards shall be met where applicable:

• A. Air Conditioning Equipment. Exterior air conditioning equipment, other than self-contained window-mounted units in single-family dwellings, shall have a sound rating number (SRN) no greater than 8.2 decibels, in accordance with ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270, or the equivalent.

• B. Public Address Systems. In the OS and OR Zones, any public address systems, loudspeakers, and other sound-producing equipment shall be designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to the surrounding area.

• A. Lighting on any premises shall be directed, controlled, screened, or shaded in such a manner as not to shine directly on surrounding premises. Where adjacent owners enter into a written agreement, which shall be recorded, for the joint illumination of their premises, their combined properties shall be considered as a single premises for purposes of this regulation.

• B. Lighting on any premises also shall be controlled so as to prevent glare on driveways, walkways, and public thoroughfares.

• C. The use of unshaded clear bulbs in exterior lighting is prohibited.

All uses and activities shall be operated and maintained so as not to be hazardous, obnoxious, or offensive due to air pollution, odor, dust, smoke, gas, water pollution, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, electromagnetic disturbance or other radiation, or similar effects detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection shall be complied with.