The following activities area specifically prohibited:
(A) Operating, playing, or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television set, loudspeaker, stereo, drum, musical instrument, or similar device which produces or reproduces sound which is in violation of the provisions of § 3-11.01 of this title.
(B) Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. Noise sources associated with operating or causing the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, repair, alteration, remodeling, paving, or grading of any real property or demolition work which creates sound which is in violation of § 3-11.01 of this title is prohibited. Provided, however, the Community Development Director or their designated representative may, for good cause, exempt certain construction work from the provisions of this chapter for a limited time when an unforeseen or unavoidable condition occurs during a construction project and the nature of the project necessitates that work in process be continued until a specific phase is completed. In such circumstance, the contractor or owner shall be allowed to work after 8:00 p.m. and to operate machinery and equipment necessary until the specific work in progress can be completed in a manner which will not jeopardize the inspection or acceptance of a project or create undue financial hardships for the contractor or property owner.
(C) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. of the following day. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically powered saw, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool, or similar tool which creates sound which is in violation of § 3-11.01 of this title.
(Ord. 622, passed 5-18-94; Am. Ord. 834 C.S., passed 4-16-08)