The following are exempt from the provisions of Table I and Table II of § 131.04(C) and (D) of this chapter:
(A) Sound emanating from scheduled outdoor athletic events;
(B) Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on any day for which building permits have been issued or construction operation 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 operation condition;
(C) Noise of safety warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves and all church bells and governmental clock towers. For purposes of this division (C), the term CHURCH BELLS shall not include electronic devices or artificial sound reproduction systems intended to sound like church bells;
(D) Noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle;
(E) Noise resulting from parades, lawful picketing or other public demonstrations protected by G.S. § 14-413, or for which a local permit had been granted by the city; provided, such activity is of a temporary duration lasting no longer than two hours during any 24-hour period. Regulation of noise emanating from activities under permit shall be according to the conditions and limits stated in this division (E) and according to any additional conditions stated on the permit;
(F) Unamplified and amplified sound at events conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the city;
(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. Ch. 14, Art. 54;
(I) Lawnmowers and agricultural equipment used between daylight hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. when operated with all 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 city;
(K) Practice sessions or performances by marching bands;
(L) Noise from trains and associated railroad rolling stock when operated in proper repair and manner; and
(M) Emergency work, as defined in section § 131.01 of this chapter.
(2005 Code, § 50-43) (Ord. passed 1-8-1996; Ord. passed 6-2-1997)