§ 92.106 EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   The provisions of § 92.105 shall not apply to the following activities.
   (B)   (1)   Emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident, or natural disaster, to restore public utilities or to protect persons or property from imminent danger;
      (2)   Sound made to alert persons to the existence of an emergency, danger, or attempted crisis;
      (3)   Activities or operation of governmental units or agencies;
      (4)   Parades, concerts, festivals, fairs, or similar activities subject to any sound limits in the approval by the village;
      (5)   Athletic, musical, or cultural activities or events (including practices and rehearsals) conducted by or under the auspices of public or private schools; and
      (6)   Operation or use on or from a motor vehicle for any noncommercial purpose of any loud speaker, sound amplifier, public-address systems, or similar device to amplify spoken words between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with the prior approval of the Village Council. The Village Council shall grant the approval when it finds that:
         (a)   The applicant has a noncommercial message that cannot be effectively communicated to the public by any other means of communication available;
         (b)   The applicant will limit the use of the equipment to time, locations, and sound levels which will not unreasonably disturb the peace; and/or
         (c)   The applicant will not use the equipment in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
(Ord. 228, passed 6-16-1997)