(1) Sound generated by a governmental entity created in the performance of its duties.
(2) Any law enforcement motor vehicle equipped with any communication device necessary in the performance of law enforcement duties or to any emergency vehicle equipped with any communication device necessary in the performance of any emergency procedures.
(3) Sound generated by a private person in response to an emergency involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage or loss which demands immediate action.
(b) The following acts, and the causing or permitting thereof, which may result in a noise disturbance as defined in Section 531.02(b)(1)(2) and (3) are declared not to be in violation of Section 531.02(a), but do remain subject to the definition of noise disturbance contained in Section 531.02(b)(4) and the prohibition against same:
(1) The operation of any tools or equipment used in duly permitted construction, drilling or demolition work performed within the hours permitted by this Code.
(2) The operation of any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, lawnmower, or other similar device used outdoors during the course of routine property maintenance, repair, and lawn care within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. Monday and inclusive through Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays within the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 8:59 p.m.
(3) Emergency work of public utilities.
(4) When permitted by special variance as set forth in Section 531.07 of this chapter.
(5) The sounding of any fire, burglar, or other emergency alarm, siren, whistle, or similar signaling device for emergency purposes provided that such alarm is automatically terminated within fifteen (15) minutes of activation or within a reasonable time after notification of activation.
(6) The sounding of any motor vehicle burglar alarm provided that such alarm is automatically terminated within fifteen (15) minutes of activation or within a reasonable time after notification of activation.
(7) The lawful use of any horn or other auditory signaling device required or permitted by law on or in any motor vehicle on any public right-of-way or public space as a warning of danger.
(8) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency or for the performance of emergency work.
(9) Organized school related programs, activities, or events.
(10) Parades or other public programs, activities, or events.
(11) The necessary operation of any powered snow removal equipment, so long as it has its factory or comparably equipped muffling system.
(Ord. 08-0-18. Passed 2-19-08.)