A. The owner or operator of a wireless service facility must conduct tests necessary to demonstrate compliance with all applicable local regulations regarding the noise emissions of the facility when notified in writing by the Director that a noise complaint has been received regarding the facility. All such tests must be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed environmental noise consultant competent to perform such tests and interpret the data gathered.

B. When such a report is required, a report, certified by a licensed environmental noise consultant, setting forth the observed noise levels at the property line of the property upon which the facility is located must be submitted. The report must account for background noise and other noise sources and demonstrate the noise levels emitted by the facility, including any air conditioning or ventilation equipment contained therein. Such report must address standards set forth within noise reduction measures within noise provisions in AMC 19.69.020 or the standards set forth with the Federal Interagency Committee on Urban Noise, whichever demonstrates the least amount of noise impact for the nearest residential dwelling(s), at any time of day or night, as measured from the closest point from the exterior of the dwelling to the wireless facility.

C. The Director may retain a technical expert in environmental noise measurement to verify the noise measurements and certification. The cost of such a technical expert must be borne by the owner or operator of the facility, if said facility fails to comply with applicable state or local noise standards.

D. This section does not apply during the testing of alternative power sources (i.e., power generators). (Ord. 3038 § 3, 2019)