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NPC Law Library: Albuquerque, New Mexico Ordinance
ARTICLE 9: NOISE CONTROL
(Amendments as of 5/2001)
9-9-1 Short title
9-9-8 Construction of buildings and projects
9-9-10 Motor vehicles
9-9-11 Aircraft engine noise
9-9-98 Violations; additional remedies; injunctions
§ 9-9-1 Short Title.
('74 Code, § 6-22-1) (Ord. 21-1975)
§ 9-9-2 Definitions.
A-weighted Sound Pressure Level. The sound pressure level as measured on an ANSI-S1.4-1971 Type 1 or Type 2 Sound Level Meter using the A-weighting network. Instrument response shall be "fast" for motor vehicle measurements and "slow" for all other measurements.
Ambient Noise Level. The sound pressure level of the all encompassing noise associated with a given environment, being usually a composite of sounds from many sources and excluding the specific noise under investigations; the A-weighted sound pressure level exceeded 90 percent of the time and based on a maximum of a one hour period (L90).
Motorcycle. Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for use by the rider and designated to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including every motorscooter, motordriven cycle and mini-bike, but excluding a tractor.
Reference Pressure. The reference pressure for all sound level measurements shall be 20 micronewtons per square meter (20 uN/m2). This shall be further defined as 0 dB(A).
Residential, Office, or Commercial Zone. Any area of the city defined as residential, office or commercial in the Zoning Code of the city.
Sound-Level Meter. An instrument including a microphone, an amplifier, an output meter, and weighting networks that is sensitive to pressure fluctuations. The output meter reads sound pressure level when properly calibrated and the instrument is of Type 2 or better as specified in ANSI S1.4-1971.
§ 9-9-3 Decibel Measurement Criteria.
§ 9-9-4 Sound Amplifying Equipment.
(C) Radios, televisions, stereos, and other sound amplifying equipment shall be operated in such a manner that the noise level will not exceed 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, when measured at the property line of any residential property, or, if a condominium or apartment house, within any adjoining apartment; provided that between 10:00 p.m. (2200 hours) and 7:00 a.m. (0700 hours) such equipment shall not be operated so as to be plainly audible within any dwelling unit which is not the source of the sound.
('74 Code, § 6-22-6) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-5 Drums and Bells.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any drum or other percussion or musical instrument for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of noise if the noise level produced exceeds 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, when measured at any residential property line. This section shall not apply to any person who is a participant in a school band or duly licensed parade or who has been otherwise duly authorized to engage in such conduct.
('74 Code, § 6-22-7) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-6 Schools, Hospitals, Churches and Libraries.
It shall be unlawful for any person to create any unnecessary noise on any street, sidewalk, or public place adjacent to any school, library, or other institution of learning, or church, while the same is in use; or adjacent to any hospital, which noise unreasonably interferes with the workings of such institution or which disturbs or unduly annoys patients in the hospital, provided conspicuous signs are displayed in such streets, sidewalk or public place indicating the presence of a school, hospital, church or library.
('74 Code, § 6-22-8) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-7 Machinery, Equipment Fans, and Air Conditioners.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, cause to operate or permit to operate any stationary machinery, equipment, fan, air-conditioning apparatus, or similar permanently installed mechanical device in any manner so as to create noise which exceeds 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, when measured at a residential property line.
(B) Stationary machinery, equipment, fans, and air conditioners, as defined by this section, shall have the following replacement periods:
Installed and operating sources, of age ten years or older, shall comply with the provisions of this section within a reasonable time period, upon determination of a violation condition. This time period shall not exceed six months.
Installed and operating sources, of age five to ten years, shall comply with the provisions of this section within a reasonable time period, upon determination of a violation condition. This time period shall not exceed two years.
Installed and operating sources, of age under five years, shall comply with the provisions of this section within a reasonable time period, upon determination of a violation condition. This time period shall not exceed two years.
(C) Nothing in division (B) of this section shall be interpreted in such a way as to relieve the person responsible for such stationary machinery, equipment, fan, air conditioning apparatus, or similar permanently installed mechanical device, from the responsibility of taking other reasonable actions, other than replacement, directed at reducing noise levels from these sources at a residential property line.
('74 Code, § 6-22-9) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-8 Construction of Buildings and Projects.
It shall be unlawful for any person within a residential zone, or within a radius of 500 feet therefrom, to operate or cause to be operated any equipment used in construction, repair, alteration or demolition work on buildings, structures, streets, alleys or appurtenances thereto, with sound control devices less effective than those provided on the original equipment, or in violation of any regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency; or to operate or cause to be operated any such equipment during the nighttime, except in emergency situations as defined in this article, in such manner that the sound produced exceeds 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, when measured at the residential property line.
§ 9-9-9 Vehicle Repairs.
It shall be unlawful for any person within any residential zone of the city to repair, rebuild, or test any motor vehicle in such a manner that the noise produced by such activity exceeds 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, when measured at the residential property line.
('74 Code, § 6-22-11) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-10 Motor Vehicles.
(A) (1) (a) No person shall operate within the speed limits specified in this section in any roadway within the city either a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles of a type subject to registration at any time or under any condition of grade, load, acceleration or deceleration in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limits when measured 50 feet from the center of the vehicle path:
Type of Vehicle 40 mph or less Over 40 mph
(a) Any motor vehicle with a manufacturer's GVW rating of 8,000 lbs. or more, and any combination of vehicles towed by such motor vehicle 86 dB(A) 90 dB(A)
(2) No person shall operate a motor vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle rating of less than 6,000 lb., except a motorcycle, which exceeds 95 dB(A), measured 20 in. (508 mm) from the exhaust outlet. The measured exhaust system sound level of a stationary vehicle shall be the highest reading obtained during the test, disregarding unrelated peaks due to extraneous ambient noise. When there is more than one exhaust outlet extending from a single muffler, separated by less then 12 in. (305 mm), measurements shall not be made on the outlet furthest from the side of the vehicle.
(3) No person shall operate a motor vehicle having a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of at least 6,000 lb. which exceeds 93 dB(A), measured 25 ft. (7.6 m) from the side of the vehicle. The sound level meter shall be observed during the full cycle of engine acceleration-deceleration, and the measured sound level reading shall be the highest value obtained during this cycle, excluding unrelated peaks due to extraneous ambient noise. When there is more than one outlet, the sound level for each side of the vehicle shall be measured, and the reported sound level shall be the average of the two highest readings within 1 dB of each other on the loudest side.
(B) (1) No person shall sell or offer for sale a recreational or off-highway motor vehicle, go-cart, or motorcycle, that produces a maximum noise exceeding 88 dB(A) at a distance of 50 feet from the center line of travel.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle off a public right-of-way at any time or under any condition of load, acceleration, or deceleration, in such a manner that the noise produced by such operation exceeds 82 dB(A) at any point on occupied property zoned for residential, office or commercial use at a distance of not less than 50 feet from the path of travel. This division shall not apply to commercial enterprises which are lawfully engaged in the repair and maintenance of such motor vehicles.
('74 Code, § 6-22-12) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-11 Aircraft Engine Noise.
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, run up or test or cause to be operated, run up or tested an aircraft engine which creates a noise level of 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher, measured at anyplace within an inhabited residential zone of the city during the nighttime hours.
(B) Any aircraft engine operating within an aircraft during a landing, takeoff or while moving upon the ground surface of an airport shall be exempt from the provisions to this section.
('74 Code, § 6-22-13) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-12 General Noise Regulation.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to make or continue, cause to be made or continued, or allow to be made or continued, any noise in excess of 50 dB(A), or 10 dB(A) above the ambient noise level, whichever is higher at any residential property line.
('74 Code, § 6-22-14) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-13 Administration.
('74 Code, § 6-22-15) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-14 Variances.
(A) The Mayor may grant an individual variance from the limitations prescribed in this article whenever it is found, upon presentation of adequate proof, that compliance with any part of this article will result in an arbitrary and unreasonable taking of property, or will impose an undue economic burden upon any lawful business, occupation or activity, and the granting of the variance will not result in a condition injurious to health or safety.
(B) Any variance, or renewal thereof, shall be granted within the requirements of division (A) of this section and for time periods and under conditions consistent with the reasons therefor, and within the following limitations:
(1) If the variance is granted on the grounds that compliance with the particular requirement or requirements will necessitate the taking of measures which, because of their extent or cost, must be spread over a considerable period of time, it shall be for a period not to exceed such reasonable time as, in the view of the Mayor is requisite for taking of the necessary measures. A variance granted on the ground specified in this division shall contain a timetable for taking of action in an expeditious manner and shall be conditioned on adherence to the timetable; or
(C) Any person seeking a variance shall file a petition for variance with the Mayor. The Mayor shall investigate the petition and make a determination as to the disposition thereof within ten working days following receipt of the request by the Mayor.
(D) Any person aggrieved by the disposition of a petition for variance may appeal such disposition by filing a written petition with the Mayor within 30 days of such disposition. The procedures governing such appeals shall be those procedures that have been promulgated by the Mayor as provided herein.
('74 Code, § 6-22-4) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-15 Temporary Permits.
(A) The Mayor may grant a temporary permit which allows noncompliance with the limitations prescribed in this article for the purpose of amplified sound activities of short duration. The issuance of such permits will be only for a time period between 7:00 a.m. (0700 hours) and 12 a.m. (2400 hours).
(C) The following factors shall be considered, in the initial investigation, in order to determine whether granting the permit will result in a condition injurious to health or safety:
(1) Distance of proposed activities from a residential zone.
(2) Number of amplification devices to be used in the proposed activities.
(3) Anticipated direction of amplification devices.
(4) Anticipated length of proposed activities.
(5) Whether the activity will be held within or without a structure.
(E) Issued permits will be surrendered to any city police officer upon request when it is determined that the restriction of the permit specifying duration has been violated.
(F) Reapplication for a permit may be denied upon evidence of a complaint(s) by a resident(s) in the locality of the permitted activity or if an applicant has in the past been required to surrender a permit as described in division (E).
(G) This section shall not apply to any person who has been granted a variance as prescribed by § 9-9-14.
(H) Any person aggrieved by the disposition of an application for a temporary permit may appeal such disposition by filing a written petition with the Mayor within 30 days of the disposition. The procedures governing such appeals are those procedures promulgated by the Mayor as provided herein.
('74 Code, § 6-22-5) (Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-98 Violations; Additional Remedies; Injunctions.
As an additional remedy (to the penalty set forth in § 9-9-99), the operation or maintenance of any device, instrument, vehicle, or machinery in violation of any provision of this article, which operation or maintenance exceeds the limitations of this article may be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.
('74 Code, § 6-22-17) (Ord. 21-1975; Am. Ord. 30-1981)
§ 9-9-99 Penalty.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of this code set forth in § 1-1-99.
('74 Code, § 6-22-16) (Ord. 21-1975)
§ 12-2-4 Unreasonable Noise.
Unreasonable noise consists of creating any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise of such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the repose, life or health of others, including but not limited to, the following specific noises if created in violation of this section:
(A) The sounding of any horn or signaling device for any automobile, motorcycle, truck or other vehicle on any street or public place, except as a danger warning, which creates an unreasonable, loud or harsh sound or which occurs for an unnecessary and unreasonable period of time. This is not to include noise caused by accident or mechanical, electrical or other difficulty or failure.
(B) The playing of any radio, television, phonograph, musical instrument or other sound producing machine in such a manner or with such an unreasonable volume as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any dwelling, motel, hotel, hospital or sanitorium.
(C) The use of any automobile, truck, bus or motorcycle so out of repair or so loaded or in such manner as to create loud and unnecessary grating, grinding, rattling or other noise.
(D) The use of any loudspeaker, drum, whistle, bell or other instrument or device for the purpose of attracting attention by the creation of sound to any performance, show, sale, display or merchandise or political candidate, party or platform without first obtaining a written permit from the Mayor or his designated representative. The Mayor or his designated representative shall issue such permit, subject only to such reasonable standards of noise volume and hours of operation as he or his representative may adopt.
(E) The creating of any excessive noise on any street adjacent to any hospital, school institution of learning, church or court which interferes with the workings of such institution or which disrupts or annoys occupants of said buildings.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-4) (Ord. 96-1973; Am. Ord. 78-1978)
§ 12-2-5 Disorderly Conduct.
Disorderly conduct consists of either:
(A) Engaging in any public place in violent, abusive or indecent conduct which creates a clear and present danger of violence; or
(B) Maliciously making a telephone call with intent to annoy or threaten another, whether or not conversation ensues. Any offense committed by use of telephone as set forth in this section shall be deemed to have been committed at either the place where the telephone call or calls originated or at the place where the telephone call or calls were received; or
(C) Maliciously disturbing, threatening or, in an insolent manner, intentionally touching any house or vehicle occupied by any person; or
(D) Inciting, causing, aiding, abetting or assisting in creating any riot, affray or disturbance at or within any dwelling or building, whether public or private, or at any other public place in the city; or
(E) Using in any public place fighting words which by their very utterance are likely to provoke a violent reaction in an average person to whom such words are addressed; or
(F) Maliciously disturbing, or threatening, or in an insolent manner, intentionally touching or applying force to any person, in the building or grounds of any public, private school, preschool, primary or secondary school or college; or
(G) Urinating or defecating in public view on any public place or on any private property without the consent of the person lawfully in possession of the property.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-5) (Ord. 96-1973; Am. Ord. 91-1977; Am. Ord. 78-1978)
§ 12-2-6 Unlawful Assembly
When an unlawful assembly occurs, as defined in this section, an order to disperse shall be given by a police officer in such manner as can reasonably be expected to give actual notice of said order to persons either directly or indirectly involved in such unlawful assembly.
Refusal to obey an order to disperse within such time as is reasonably required for the assemblage to physically disperse after such order is given or willful and open resistance to said order shall constitute a violation of this code; or
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-6) (Ord. 96-1973)
§ 1-1-98 Issuing Citations.
Breach of the Peace. Any violation of any city ordinance which wholly or in part proscribes conduct prohibited by Sections 30-21-1 et seq. NMSA 1978.
Mayor. The Mayor or his agent when used in this section.
Ordinance. Any ordinance which has been legally passed, adopted, approved, and published under the authority granted to the City Council by the Charter or by state law.
Ordinance Violation Citation. The form of citation specified and approved by the Mayor.
Person. Any person, individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, society, association, and every officer, agent, or employee thereof.
Police Officer. Every officer of the Albuquerque Police Department, or other person authorized by the Chief of Police or Mayor to make arrests and to issue citations for violations of city ordinances.
(B) Procedures for Issuance of Ordinance Violation and Citation.
(1) Procedure for Police Officers.
(a) Whenever a person is arrested by a Police Officer for violating any ordinance of the city not amounting to a breach of the peace, punishable by fine and/or imprisonment, the arresting Police Officer may prepare in triplicate using the Ordinance Violation Citation form provided by the city, written notice to appear in Court, containing the name, address, and telephone number of the person violating such city ordinance, the driver's license number of such violator, if any, the offense or ordinance allegedly violated, and the date and place when and where such person shall have allegedly committed the acts complained of or violated the city ordinance and the time and place when and where such person shall appear in Court.
(b) The arrested person in order to secure release, as provided for in this ordinance, must give his written promise to so appear in Court by signing at least one copy of the Ordinance Violation Citation prepared by the arresting Police Officer. The officer shall deliver a copy of the Ordinance Violation Citation to the person promising to appear. Thereupon, said officer shall forthwith release the person arrested from his custody.
(c) Should the alleged violator refuse to give his written promise to appear, the arresting Police Officer shall forthwith take the alleged violator to the City Jail and cause him to be booked in the normal manner.
(2) Procedure for Mayor or His Agents.
(a) Whenever the Mayor or his designated agent has probable cause to believe that a person has violated any ordinance of the city punishable by fine and/or imprisonment, the Mayor or his designated agent may prepare in triplicate using the Ordinance Violation Citation form provided by the city, written notice to appear in Court, containing the name, address, and telephone number of the person violating such city ordinance, the driver's license number of such violator, if any, the offense or ordinance allegedly violated, and the date and place when and where such person shall have allegedly committed the acts complained of or violated the city ordinance and the time and place when and where such person shall appear in Court. The Mayor or his designated agent shall present the same to the person he has probable cause to believe violated the ordinance as alleged in the Ordinance Violation Citation to secure the alleged violator's written promise to appear in Court by having the alleged violator sign at least one copy of the Ordinance Violation Citation to the person promising to appear.
(b) Should the alleged violator refuse to give his written promise to appear, the Mayor or his designated agent shall cause to be prepared a written complaint against the alleged violator and present the same to a Municipal Judge of the city requesting the Municipal Judge to cause an arrest to be issued for the alleged violator.
(C) Failure to Obey Citation.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate his written promise to appear given to a Police Officer, the Mayor or his designated agent upon the issuance of the Ordinance Violation Citation form regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was originally issued.
(2) A written promise to appear in Court may be complied with by an appearance by counsel.
(D) Procedure Prescribed Herein Not Exclusive. The foregoing provisions of this section shall govern all Police Officers in making arrests without a warrant for violation of ordinances of the city, but the procedure prescribed herein shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for an offense of any existing city ordinance or violation of state code.
(E) Penalty. This section is a penal ordinance subject to the general penalty provisions of this code set forth in § 1-1-99.
('74 Code, §§ 12-4-1 - 12-4-5) (Ord. 98-1970)
Any person who violates any provision of this code for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding 500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both unless a different specific penalty is provided. Each separate violation shall constitute a separate offense and, upon conviction, each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.