The provisions of the this subchapter regarding noise shall not apply to the sounds from the following sources or causes:
(A) Special permits as approved by City Council pursuant to § 131.35.
(B) Special events that have been approved by City Council.
(C) Maintenance and repair of public utilities.
(D) Public safety activities, including training.
(E) Any city vehicle engaged in city business.
(F) Public works projects contracted for or by a governmental agency between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
(G) Operation of any regulated utility between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday or during an emergency.
(H) Construction projects with valid permits between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
(I) Other work performed for compensation by licensed contractors such as landscaping and pressure washing between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
(J) Activities performed or supervised by the property owner where no compensation is paid such as hobbies, landscaping, lawn care, repairs, maintenance, pressure washing, and vacuuming between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(Ord. 07-15, as amended, passed 7-14-15; Am. Ord. 002-24, passed 3-12-24)