(A) Emergency operations. Emergency short-term operations which are necessary to protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as emergency utility and street repair, fallen tree removal, or emergency fuel oil delivery, shall be exempt, provided that reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of the operations to minimize noise emanating from the same.
(B) Noises required by law. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any noise required specifically by law for the protection or safety of people or property.
(C) Powered equipment. Powered equipment such as lawn mowers, small lawn and garden tools, riding tractors, and snow removal equipment which is necessary for the maintenance of property, is kept in good repair and maintenance, and which equipment, when new, would not comply with the standards set forth in this subchapter, shall be exempted.
(D) Community events. The term “community events” shall include things such as parades, festivals, drum corp shows, sports events, Fourth of July celebrations, sanctioned or sponsored in whole or in part by local governments, schools, or charitable or service organizations.
(Ord. passed 5-3-1983)