§ 22-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"A" level means the total sound level of all noise as measured with a sound level meter using the "A" weighting network. The unit of measurement is dB(A).

Chief of police means the chief of the Irving Police Department or his designee, to include code enforcement officers, for purposes of this chapter.

Decibel means a unit of measurement for sound pressure level at a specified location.

Emergency means any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage demanding immediate attention.

Emergency work means any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating physical trauma or property damage, whether actually caused or threatened by an emergency, or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service.

Person means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate trust, partnership, association, two (2) or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.

Public right-of-way means any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, alley, or similar place normally accessible to the public which is owned or controlled by a government entity.

Public space means any real property or structures on real property, owned by a government entity and normally accessible to the public, including, but not limited to, parks and other recreational areas.

Residential area means any real property which contains a structure or building in which one (1) or more persons reside, provided that the structure or building is properly zoned, or is legally nonconforming, for residential use in accordance with the terms and maps of the City of Irving's zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2009-9120, § 2, 9-24-09)