(A) Generally. The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Specifically.
(1) Sound emanating from regularly scheduled outdoor athletic events on the campuses of local schools;
(2) Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends for which building permits have been issued or for construction operations not requiring permits; provided that all equipment is operated with mufflers or other noise-reducing equipment as recommended by the equipment manufacturer’s instructions;
(3) Noises of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves, and all church bells;
(4) Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to any emergency call or acting in time of emergency;
(5) Any other noise resulting from activities of temporary duration permitted by law, and for which a license or permit has been granted by the City in accordance with this section. Regulations of noises emitting from operations under permit shall be according to the conditions and limits stated on the permit and consistent with this section;
(6) Unamplified and amplified sound at street fairs and parades possessing an official permit issued pursuant to this section;
(7) All noises coming from the normal operations of properly equipped aircraft (but not scale model aircraft or other types of model flying craft);
(8) All noises coming from normal operation of motor vehicles properly equipped with the mufflers according to the motor vehicle manufacturer’s specifications and in good working order;
(9) Noise from lawful fireworks and noisemakers on legal holidays and at religious ceremonies;
(10) Lawn mowers, agricultural equipment, and landscape maintenance equipment used between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. when operated with mufflers or other noise-reducing equipment as recommended by the equipment manufacturer’s instructions;
(11) Musical accompaniment or firearm discharge related to military ceremonies;
(12) Sound amplification equipment used in conjunction with telecommunications systems on business properties to notify employees of that business of incoming phone calls, provided that this system be used only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and that any speakers attached to the system be oriented toward the interior of the property;
(13) Emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident or natural disaster, or to restore public utilities, or to protect persons or property from an imminent danger;
(14) Noises resulting from the provision of government services, military operations or operations of Naval Aviation Depot; and
(15) Noises resulting from the provision of sanitation services.
(1989 Code, § 11-4.5) (Ord. 02-01, passed 4-8-2002; Ord. 17-O-03, passed 11-27-2017)