A. The provisions of this section 5-1-3 shall not apply to the generation of noise by public safety vehicles, emergency signaling devices, or authorized public safety personnel for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of any emergency.
B. Noise from an exterior burglar alarm of any building shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3, provided such burglar alarm shall terminate its operation within fifteen (15) minutes of its activation.
C. Noises from any automobile alarm shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3, provided such burglar alarm shall terminate its operation within ten (10) minutes of its activation.
D. Noise from domestic power tools, lawn mowers, and equipment when operated between six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3, provided they are equipped with all original equipment from the manufacturer meant to lessen the sounds produced, and all noises from tools and lawn mowers operated in association with the upkeep and maintenance of any public or private golf course shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3, provided that all such tools and lawn mowers are equipped with mufflers or are operated in conjunction with a device or system for lessening the sounds produced;
E. Noise from church bells and chimes when a part of a religious observance or service shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3 during daytime hours;
F. Noise from permitted construction, authorized public or private utility activity shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3, provided all motorized equipment used in such activity is equipped with functioning mufflers, except as provided in subsection 5-1-3-8A of this chapter.
G. The generation of noise in the performance of emergency work by the city or persons designated by the city of Mesquite for state of Nevada shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
H. The generation of noise in situations within the jurisdiction of the federal occupational safety and health administration shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
I. Noise generated from celebrations, outdoor festivals or events municipally sponsored or approved, whether by contract, permit or otherwise, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
J. Noises resulting from the operation of the Mesquite Municipal Airport shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
L. Noises resulting from any practice or performance sponsored by or associated with the educational process administered by a recognized institution of learning, including, but not limited to, band, choir, and orchestral performances shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
M. Noises that result from or arise out of or stem from the occurrence of a professional sporting event, public school sporting event, an organized sports tournament, or organized sports league shall be exempt from the provisions of this section 5-1-3.
N. Noise resulting from animals shall be addressed under the provisions of subsection 10-3-16C of this code.
O. Noise resulting from disturbances where both the affected party and the alleged noise source are located in a structure with shared walls, shall be addressed under the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes 203.010 (breach of peace) or other applicable statutes or ordinances. (Ord. 469, 2-12-2013, eff. 3-8-2013)