§ 118-1343. Vibration.  


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  • (a)

    Requirements. All uses in this chapter shall be controlled to prevent the transmission of any vibration, from any source or at any time whatever, that exceeds the maximum displacement set forth in subsection (d) of this section.

    (b)

    Method of measurement. The displacement of earth caused by vibration shall be measured in inches by an appropriate instrument approved by the city commission upon recommendation of the planning and zoning board.

    (c)

    Locational requirement. Vibration shall be measured as specified along the boundaries of the site.

    (d)

    Permitted vibration transmissions. Permitted vibration transmissions shall be as follows:

    Frequency Cycles
      (per second)
    Maximum Permitted Displacement Along the Abutting Zoning District
    (in inches)
    0 to 10 0.0008
    10 to 20 0.0005
    20 to 30 0.0002
    30 to 40 0.0002
    Over 40 0.0001

     

(Code 1988, § 24-128(5))