Selma applies the same 5 dB-over-ambient standard to industrial noise under SMC Chapter 17. The city has industrial and commercial zones along Highway 99 and the BNSF railroad corridor. Zoning under Title XI separates industrial uses from residential areas.
Industrial noise in Selma is regulated under the general noise ordinance (SMC Chapter 17). Section 6-17-5 prohibits excessive noise, and Section 6-17-6 establishes that any noise exceeding the ambient level by more than 5 dB at the property line is a prima facie violation. Selma's zoning code (Title XI) separates industrial zones from residential areas, with industrial activity concentrated along the Highway 99 corridor and the BNSF Railway line that runs through the city. The city's economy includes agricultural packing and processing facilities, which generate industrial noise particularly during harvest seasons (summer and fall). The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) regulates air emissions from industrial operations but does not directly regulate noise. Businesses operating heavy equipment or running 24-hour operations must comply with the noise ordinance at their property boundaries. Section 6-17-7 provides additional protections near schools, hospitals, and churches.
Industrial noise exceeding 5 dB over ambient at property line: prima facie violation under SMC 6-17-6. Zoning violations for non-conforming industrial use: Title XI enforcement.
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