(A) General. The sound levels set forth in this chapter shall not apply to the following noise sources:
(1) Heating and cooling equipment when it is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and is in proper operating condition;
(2) Landscape maintenance equipment, when it is functioning in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and with all mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;
(3) Non-amplified crowd activities such as athletic, musical or cultural events planned by schools, governmental or organized sports;
(4) Safety signals, warning devices and emergency pressure relief valves;
(5) Any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency;
(6) Emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident or natural disaster; to restore public utilities; or to protect persons or property from an imminent danger;
(7) Religious institution's percussion instruments;
(8) Power plant equipment during normal operation;
(9) Any city vehicle, equipment or facility while being operated for official use;
(10) Any aircraft operated in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations or air traffic control instructions issued pursuant to or within duly adopted federal air regulations, together with any noise created by aircraft operated under, or pursuant to, declaration of an emergency under federal air regulations;
(11) Any special event as approved by the Council including but not limited to parades, concerts, festivals, fairs or similar activities;
(12) Legal fireworks as regulated under A.R.S. Title 36, §§ 36-1601 through 36-1610, as amended.
(B) Apache Junction City Code specific provisions. Unless otherwise noted, this chapter does not apply to the following Apache Junction City Code (“AJCC”) provisions:
(1) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 6: Animals, Article 6-1: Rules and Regulations, § 6-1-1: Definitions.
(2) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 6: Animals. Article 6-1: Rules and Regulations, § 6-1-3: Noises.
(3) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 6: Animals. Article 6-1: Rules and Regulations. § 6-1-7: Commercial Dog Kennel Permits.
(4) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 6: Animals, Article 6-1: Rules and Regulations. § 6-1-8: Personal Dog Kennel Permits.
(5) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 6: Animals, Article 6-9: Violations. § 6-9-2: Criminal Filings and Penalties.
(6) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses. Article 10-1: Offenses; General, § 10-1-12 (B): Noise (mufflers).
(7) Construction activity with start and stop times indicated in Table 2 below and more fully described in AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses. Article 10-1: Offenses: General §§ 10-1-12(C) through (F).
TABLE 2 CONSTRUCTION START AND STOP TIMES
TYPE OF WORK | DATES AND TIMES |
Concrete Work | April 15 - October 15 from 5:00 am - 7:00pm October 16 - April 14 from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm Weekends/Holidays from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Other Type of Construction (in residential zones) | April 15 - October 15 from 5:00 am - 6:30 pm October 16 - April 14 from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm Weekends/Holidays from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (In a residential building with windows closed within 500 feet of construction site) |
Other Type of Construction (in non-residential zones) | April 15 - October 15 from 5:00 am - 6:30 pm October 16-April 14 from 6:00 am-6:30 pm Weekends/Holidays from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (In a residential building with windows closed within 500 feet of construction site) |
The times noted above may be varied by authorized permit, see AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses, Article 10-1: Offenses; General §§ 10-1-12(C) through (F).
(8) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses, Article 10-1: Offenses: General. § 10-1-25: Offensive Use of a Motor Vehicle.
(9) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses. Article 10-2: Sound Amplification Systems in Vehicles.
(10) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 10: Offenses. Article 10-7: Motorized Skateboards. § 10-7-4: General Operating Restrictions.
(11) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 12: Traffic. Article 12-2: Traffic Control. § 12-2-15: Unnecessary Vehicle Noise (squealing tires).
(12) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 13: Public Works. Article 13-4: Small Wireless Facilities Located in Public Rights-of-Way, Appendix B Wireless Facilities Standard Terms and Conditions.
(13) AJCC, Vol. I, Ch. 13: Public Works. Article 13-4: Small Wireless Facilities Located in Public Rights-of-Way, § 13-4-1: Purpose.
(14) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance. Article 1-6: Supplemental Regulations. § 1-6-6: Home Based Occupations.
(15) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance, Article 1-6: Supplemental Regulations, § 1-6-7: Equestrian Activities and Uses.
(16) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance, Article 1-6: Supplemental Regulations, § 1-6-14: Airports and Helipads.
(17) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance. Article 1-6: Supplemental Regulations, § 1-6-16: Alternative Energy Structures and Equipment.
(18) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance, Article 1-6: Supplemental Regulations, § 1-6-23(B)(2)(f): Temporary Uses and Structures.
(19) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 1: Zoning Ordinance. Article 1-16: Administration. § 1-16-12: Conditional Use Permits. Administrative Use Permits and Building Permits.
(20) AJCC, Vol. II, Ch. 8: Communications, Article 8-1: Wireless Communications Facilities. § 8-l-5(D): General Site Development Regulations.
(Ord. 1492, passed 8-18-2020)