§ 11-5-3. Tests for unlawful noise.

The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of this chapter exists may include, but shall not be limited to the following:

(1)

level of noise;

(2)

whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual;

(3)

whether the origin of the noise is natural or unnatural;

(4)

proximity of noise to residential sleeping facilities;

(5)

nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;

(6)

density of inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;

(7)

time of day or night the noise occurs;

(8)

duration of the noise;

(9)

whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant; and

(10)

whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity.