Anderson's noise ordinance is not decibel-based. Instead of a dB cap it uses a plain-audibility test: sound from a device is illegal if audible 30 feet from its source on public property or from a motor vehicle.
Chapter 94 contains no A-weighted decibel table. Enforcement relies on two standards: a subjective disturbance test (Section 94.42, any loud, unreasonable noise disturbing neighbors is a nuisance) and an objective distance test (Section 94.44, sound from a machine or device is prohibited if audible 30 feet from the source on public property or from a motor vehicle on the right-of-way). This lets officers cite noise without a sound meter. Residents comparing cities should note Anderson uses the 30-foot audibility rule rather than a numeric dBA limit.
Violations of Sections 94.40-94.45 draw fines of at least $175, rising to $500-$1,000 for repeat offenses, each day a separate offense (Code § 94.99).
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