Chapter 16.16
MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE LIMITS
Sections:
16.16.010 Performance standards adopted by reference.
16.16.020 Maximum noise levels adopted by reference.
16.16.040 Abatement classes designated.
16.16.010 Performance standards adopted by reference.
WAC 173-62-020, 173-62-030 and 173-62-040 are adopted by reference. (Ord. 75-23 § 1, 1975)
16.16.020 Maximum noise levels adopted by reference.
WAC 173-60-020, 173-60-040, 173-60-050 and 173-60-090 are adopted by reference. (Ord. 75-23 § 2, 1975)
16.16.030 Variances.
A variance from the provisions of Section 16.16.020 may be granted by the planning commission. Any application for such variance shall be in writing and upon forms provided by the planning commission. No variance shall be granted for longer than thirty days, except after a public hearing has been held. The planning commission may, in its discretion, hold a public hearing on any application when substantial public interest is shown. Any person may appeal the granting or denying of a variance by the planning commission by filing an appeal with the Pollution Control Hearing Board pursuant to RCW Chapter 43.21B under the procedures of WAC Chapter 371-08. (Ord. 75-23 § 3, 1975)
16.16.040 Abatement classes designated.
The environmental designation for noise abatement (EDMA) is established as follows:
A. Residential zones: class A EDMA;
B. Commercial zones: class B EDMA;
C. Industrial zones: class C EDMA. (Ord. 75-23 § 4, 1975)
16.16.050 Violation—Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished as provided in Chapter 1.16 of this code. The criminal penalties provided for in this section shall not be deemed exclusive and the city may, through its city attorney, obtain an injunction against such violation from the Superior Court of Kitsap County. (Ord. 75-23 § 5, 1975)