Noises from the following uses and activities shall be exempt from the prohibitions in § 94.36:
(A) Non-amplified crowd noises resulting from legal activities between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
(B) Any authorized emergency, fire, law enforcement or governmental vehicle when responding to an emergency call, acting in time of emergency or in connection with official business;
(C) Emergency signaling devices, such as severe weather sirens, safety signals or other devices used as a warning of danger or an emergency.
(D) Emergency work including work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a public calamity or work required to protect persons or property from an imminent exposure to danger or work by private or public utilities when restoring utility service;
(E) Properly operating building alarms or vehicle alarms;
(F) Properly operated and licensed aircraft;
(G) Properly operated and licensed refuse collection vehicles operating between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
(H) Any activity sponsored, permitted or authorized by the Town Council, Town Park and Recreation Board, Middlebury Community School Board, or any other governmental body having jurisdiction and control over the premises, including, but not limited to, parades, festivals, fairs, sporting events, concerts, firework displays or school bands;
(I) Legal consumer fireworks properly used during the times allowed by the state;
(J) Any construction or domestic power equipment operated between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; provided that such equipment is operated with the manufacturer’s mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use and in proper working condition;
(K) Church or worship center bells sounded in conjunction with a function or service; and/or
(L) Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by the Town Council in accordance with § 94.38.
(Ord. 542, passed 7-2-2012)