Noise from the following sources is exempt from the prohibition specified above:
(A) Governmental activities. Governmental vehicles and equipment while in use for municipal purposes, including, but not limited to, safety signals, warning devices, snow removal, public events, law enforcement, emergency construction or repair work. Events conducted by or permitted by the city must comply with all conditions of such permits with respect to noise control issues.
(B) Special events. Special events permitted by the appropriate agency; and
(C) Essential activities. Activities for which an exemption has been obtained from the office of the Mayor, which exemptions shall be issued only for those activities for which there is a substantial need and the effectiveness of which would be significantly reduced or eliminated by the enforcement of this prohibition. Exemptions under this section shall issue for only that period during which the need for the activity can be demonstrated.
(Ord. 01-2013, passed 4-9-13)