The following are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter:
(A) Sound emanating from regularly scheduled outdoor athletic events on the campus of schools within the town's corporate limits.
(B) Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends for which building permits have been issued, or construction operations at any time for projects not requiring permits due to ownership of the project by an agency of the government, or any applicable exemption from permitting requirements. Provided, however, that all equipment used in connection with construction operations not requiring a permit shall be operated in accord with the manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing requirement is in use and in proper operating condition.
(C) Noises of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief values, and all church bells.
(D) Noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to any emergency call or acting in time of emergency.
(E) Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law, and for which a license or permit shall be according to the conditions and limits stated on the permit and contained above.
(F) Unamplified and amplified sound at festivals and parades permitted pursuant to Chapter 95 of this code.
(G) Parades and demonstrations exempted from permitting requirements pursuant to Chapter 95 of this code, including funeral processions, any governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions, and students going to or from school classes or participating in educational or recreational activity where the activity is under the supervision and direction of proper school authorities.
(H) All noises coming from the normal operations of properly equipped aircraft (not including scale model aircraft).
(I) All noises coming from the normal operation of motor vehicles properly equipped with the manufacturer's standard mufflers and in good working order.
(J) Noise from lawful fireworks and noisemakers on holidays and at religious ceremonies.
(K) Lawnmowers, agricultural equipment, and landscape maintenance equipment used between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. when operated with all the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-regulating equipment in use and proper operating condition.
(L) Musical accompaniment or firearm discharge related to military ceremonies.
(M) Sound amplification equipment used in conjunction with telecommunications systems on business properties to notify employees of incoming phone calls, providing that the system may be used only between the hours 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., and that any speakers attached to the system shall be oriented toward the interior of the property.
(N) Emergency work necessary to respite property to a safe condition following a fire, accident, or natural disaster, or to restore public utilities, or to protect persons or property from imminent danger.
(O) Noises resulting from the provision of government services.
(P) Noises resulting from the provision of utility or sanitation services between the hours 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(Ord. 2017-015, passed 1-2-18)