A. Each permittee shall conduct tests necessary to demonstrate compliance with all applicable local regulations regarding the noise emissions of the WCF or SWF. All such tests shall be performed by or under the supervision of a qualified acoustical consultant competent to perform such tests and interpret the data gathered. The requirement to conduct noise tests may be waived for SWFs that do not include noise generating equipment or antennas.

B. All permittees shall submit a report, certified by a qualified acoustical consultant, setting forth the observed noise levels at the property line of the property upon which the WCF is located. The report shall account for background noise and other noise sources and demonstrate the noise levels emitted by the WCF, including any air conditioning or ventilation equipment contained therein.

C. Compliance reports shall be required upon request by the city or upon a modification, in which such modification changes the noise from the report measures described in subsection B of this section.

D. The city may retain a technical expert in environmental noise measurement to verify the noise measurements and certification. The cost of such a technical expert shall be borne by the permittee.

E. Upon request from the city, the operator of a SWF shall submit a report, certified by a qualified acoustical consultant, setting forth the observed noise levels at the closest private property line from where the SWF is located. The report shall account for background noise and other noise sources and demonstrate the noise levels emitted by the SWF, including any air conditioning or ventilation equipment contained therein. (Ord. 2295 § 30, 2019; Ord. 2110 § 2 (Exh. B), 2013; Ord. 1733 § 7, 1998. Formerly 12.11.130).