(1) It is declared to be the policy of the City of Pullman to minimize the exposure of citizens to the harmful physiological and psychological effects of excessive noise and to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare. It is the express intent of the City Council to control the level of noise permitted in the City of Pullman in a manner which promotes commerce; the use, value, and enjoyment of property; the protection of sleep and repose; and the quality of the environment.

(2) It is also the express intent of the City Council that noise be prohibited when it is in excess of specified decibel levels, as well as when it unreasonably disturbs the peace, comfort and quiet repose of others. The City of Pullman hereby declares “public disturbance noise” as defined in subsection 8.80.020 of this ordinance to be a public nuisance. (Ord. 05-8 §1, 2005; Ord. 82-20 §1, 1982).