6-6-6: PERMIT FOR RELIEF:
   A.   Application: Application for a permit for relief from the noise regulation designated in this chapter on the basis of undue hardship or for special events open to the public may be made to the city council. The city council may delegate the responsibility for examining and responding to the applications to a council member or members or the mayor or other authorized city employee.
   B.   Criteria For Approval: Any permit granted by the city council shall contain all conditions upon which the permit has been granted and shall specify a reasonable time that the permit shall be effective, and any other requirements or conditions. The city council may grant the permit applied for if the council finds that:
      1.   Additional time is necessary for the applicant to alter or modify the activity or operation to comply with this chapter, and no other reasonable alternative is available to the applicant; or
      2.   The activity, event, operation or noise source will be of temporary duration, cannot be performed in a manner that would otherwise comply with this chapter, and granting the permit is in the public interest.
      3.   The city council may prescribe any conditions or requirements deemed necessary to minimize adverse effects upon the community or surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 371, 10-18-1999)