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Adopted; August 15, 4983 <br />Amended; CebMary A 1M <br />Cep �inmen A Ry devise fer the a mnlif atien of the <br />(10) Seufld Amplifedyiae ,� t• . <br />hu FnaR V0ineI m in * aRy ecrhre-r'vvA1 Rd, innh Jinn iukehevec , stereas and <br />rallies Any increase of sound by the use of mechanical or electronic <br />equipment. <br />(11) Sound Level: In decibels, a weighted sound pressure level on the "A' <br />weighting scale determined by the use of a sound level meter whose <br />characteristics and frequency weightings are specified in the ANSI Standards. <br />(12) Sound Level Meter: Any type three instrument certified to meet or <br />exceed ANSI Standards, which includes an omni - directional microphone <br />a , an output meter and frequency weighting network(s), and other <br />mechanisms for the measurement of sound level. <br />(13) Unreasonably Loud and Disturbing Noise: Any unreasonably loud and <br />disturbing sound, sound which is substantially incompatible with <br />the time and location where created, and which is perceived by a <br />person. of ordinary sensibilities as interrupting the normal peace and <br />calm of the receiving land. The following factors incident to <br />unreasonably loud and disturbing noise shall be considered: time of <br />day; proximity to residential structures; whether the sound is <br />recurrent, intermittent or constant; the volume and intensity; whether <br />l nab -Due" — -- . - -- - mu i i. _ . i n-vo <br />character and zoning of the area, including the receiving land; whether <br />the sound is related to recreational or utilitarian activities normally <br />associated with the use of property or the normal operation of a <br />business or other labor activity; whether the sound is subject to being <br />controlled without unreasonable effort or expense to the creation <br />thereof. <br />(14) SeuRd PFesswe Leyek in decibels 20 times the 1^ga ^thm to the base 1 <br />Article II: Specific Prohibitions <br />It shall be unlawful to carry on the following activities in any part of the <br />unincorporated areas of Orange County that is zoned for residential use (as <br />