The following sounds are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Sounds originating from aircraft in flight and sounds which originate at airports and are directly related to flight operations;
(B) Sounds created by safety and protective devices, such as relief valves, where noise suppression would defeat the safety release intent of the device;
(C) Sounds created by fire alarms;
(D) Sounds created by emergency equipment and emergency work necessary in the interests of law enforcement or of the health, safety or welfare of the community;
(E) Sounds originating from commercial agriculture;
(F) Sounds created by auxiliary equipment on motor vehicles used for highway maintenance;
(G) Sounds created by warning devices not operated continuously for more than 30 minutes per incident;
(H) Sounds created by the operation of equipment or facilities of surface carriers engaged in commerce by operating on the railroad;
(I) Sounds created by refuse removal equipment;
(J) Sounds originated from officially sanctioned parades and other public events;
(K) Sounds created by motor vehicles while being driven upon public highways. Such motor vehicles are nevertheless subject to the provisions of Title 10;
(L) Sounds created by construction or lawn and garden equipment from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays and from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays;
(M) Sounds created by lawfully established commercial and industrial uses;
(N) Sounds originating from regularly scheduled events at parks, fairgrounds and stadiums, such as public address systems for baseball games or concerts; and
(O) Sounds permitted under noise and parade permits issued under the provision herein provided.
(Prior Code, § 9.02.060) (Ord. 2021-13, passed 12-20-2021)