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4-1-1110 GENERAL PROHIBITION It is unlawful for any Person, as defined in Section 1-14-100(h) of this Code, to make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any disturbing, excessive or offensive noise which causes discomfort or annoyance to reasonable persons of normal sensitivity. The factors which should be considered in determining whether a violation of this section exists include the following: 1. The sound level of the objectionable noise. 2. The sound level of the ambient noise. 3. The proximity of the noise to residential property. 4. The zoning of the area. 5. The population density of the area. 6. The time of day or night. 7. The duration of the noise. 8. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent, or constant. 9. Whether the noise is produced by an industrial, commercial c!r noncommercial activity. 10. Whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual. 4-1-1115 PROHIBITED ACTS It is the intent of this Article to prohibit all disturbing, excessive and offensive noises except those specifically exempted by Section 4-1-1120 and those permitted under an exception permit issued pursuant to 4-1-1125. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Article, the following acts, which are not in any way exclusive, are declared to be disturbing, excessive and offensive noises in violation of Section 4-1-1110: (a) Noises by Animals. The permitting, by any person having charge, care, custody, or control of any animal, of such animal to emit any noise which is disturbing, excessive or offensive. For the purposes of this subsection, the animal noise shall not be deemed a disturbance if a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal is situated or if the noise is for any other legitimate cause, such as someone teasing or provoking the animal. The scope of this subsection is intended to be and shall be interpreted to be broader than any similar prohibition set forth in Section 4-ll-435 of this Title. (b) Construction-related Noise Near Residential Uses. Construction work or related activity which is adjacent to or across a street or right of way from a residential use, except between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, or between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday and Saturday. No such construction is permitted on Federal holidays. As used in this Article, "construction" shall mean any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration, demolition or similar action, for or on any private property, public or private right-of--way, streets, structures, utilities, facilities, or other similar property. Construction activities carried on in violation of this Article maybe enforced as provided in Section 4-11-1130, and may also be enforced by issuance of a