The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the time of day, the existence of an emergency or the approved testing thereof.
2. The emission of sound in the performance of emergency work including snow removal and maintenance of trees.
3. The unamplified human voice, except those activities specifically controlled by the provisions of this chapter.
4. Agricultural activities, exclusive of those involving the ownership or possession of animals or birds.
5. All vehicles regulated under Title VIII (Transportation), Subtitle 2 (Vehicles), Chapters 321 through 323A, Code of Iowa.
6. Emergency vehicles such as police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances.
(Ord. 2018-02 - May 18 Supp.)
7. Nonprofessional athletic events.
8. Essential services such as electrical substations and safety devices.
9. Construction and earth moving activities between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
10. Maintenance activities that are non-routine operations, temporary in nature and conducted infrequently, including but not limited to snow blowing, snow shoveling, and preparation of ball fields.
11. Cement sawing of freshly poured concrete street, alley, sidewalk, or road surface; provided, however, any person intending to engage in such activity between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. shall first notify the Building Official by telephone or in person that such activity will be undertaken and the time and location of the same. Such notice shall be provided a minimum of eight (8) hours in advance of cement sawing, unless unusual or unforeseen circumstances prevent the same.