§ 95.06 EXCEPTIONS.

   The following are exempt from the provisions of Table 1 and Table 2 of §§ 95.04 and 95.05:

   (A)   Sound emanating from scheduled outdoor athletic events;

   (B)   Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends for which building permits have been issued or construction operations not requiring permits; providing all equipment is operated in accord with the manufacturer’s specifications and with all standard equipment manufacturer’s mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;

   (C)   Noise of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves and all church bells;

   (D)   Noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle;

   (E)   Noise resulting from parades, lawful picketing or other public demonstrations protected by the U.S. Constitution or federal law, or for which a local permit has been granted by the town, provided the activity is of a temporary duration lasting no longer than two hours during any 24-hour period. Regulation of noise emanating from registered activities at public facilities shall be according to the conditions and limits stated in this chapter and according to any additional conditions stated on the rental agreement;

   (F)   Unamplified sound at street fairs conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the town;

   (G)   All noises coming from the normal operations of properly equipped aircraft (not including scale model aircraft);

   (H)   Noise from noisemakers on holidays and fireworks on holidays or at times allowed under a pyrotechnics permit issued pursuant to G.S. Chapter 14, Article 54;

   (I)   Lawn mowers and agricultural equipment used between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. when operated with all of the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;

   (J)   Unamplified and amplified sound at community concerts conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the town;

   (K)   Practice sessions or performances by marching bands;

   (L)   Noise from trains and associated railroad rolling stock when operated in proper repair and manner;

   (M)   Emergency work, as defined in § 95.02;

   (N)   Live performances by solo musicians, or solo musicians and one vocalist, with or without amplified sound, in commercial or business uses provided that no noise measurement taken at the property line shall exceed 90 dB(A); and

   (O)   Athletic or concert events sponsored by the local schools, colleges, the county or the town.

(Ord. 21-09-01, passed 9-3-2021)