
Engine/Truck Refrigeration Unit Noise at Costco


Between the hours of 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Apex "Nighttime hours", trucks stage at the Apex Costco. During this time, engines and/or truck refrigeration units run, which creates a humming/ low end frequencies that can be heard dramatically inside of houses close by.
Sign this document to encourage Costco and the Town of Apex to enforce restrictions on trucks staging to park.
Apex Code of Ordinances
Sec. 14-33. - Other prohibited noises.
The following acts are specifically declared to be unreasonably loud, annoying, frightening, loud or disturbing noise, the emission of which shall be unlawful:
(16) The delivery or receipt of goods, merchandise, or materials from commercial or business establishments between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Vehicles intended for these delivery or receipt purposes shall not operate or park with engines in operation at these same locations during these same prohibited hours. This prohibition shall not apply to industrial facilities located in industrial zoning districts including LI (light industrial) and TF (tech/flex) as defined by the unified development ordinance.
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