§ 9-202. Declaration of findings and policy.

(a) Findings.

The Mayor and City Council finds that excessive or unnecessary noise in the City is a menace to the welfare and prosperity of the people of the City.

(b) Policy.

It is the public policy of the City that:

(1) everyone is entitled to an ambient noise level that is not detrimental to life, health, or enjoyment of property;

(2) the ambient noise level in the City should be controlled and reduced:

(i) to promote the public health, safety, and welfare and the peace and quiet of the City's inhabitants; and

(ii) to facilitate the enjoyment of the City's natural attractions; and

(3) to those ends, standards for noise must be set and enforced, as provided in this subtitle.