The following uses and activities shall be exempt from the regulations contained in this chapter:
(A) Use of motorized lawn mowers, and other lawn, landscaping, and yard maintenance equipment or domestic power tools, provided such equipment is utilized between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(B) Residential use of snow blowers, if in good working order and if used only as needed, and snow removal from commercial or industrial properties by any internal combustion device, if the snow removal equipment has a properly functioning muffler.
(C) The unamplified human voice, except for yelling, shouting, whistling, hooting, or generally creation of a racket such that it creates a noise disturbance during the nighttime hours (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) in a residential area in other than a time of emergency.
(D) [Reserved].
(E) Sounds resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency.
(F) Any non-amplified noise generated by noncommercial public speaking activities conducted on any public property or public right-of-way pursuant to a permit issued under this chapter.
(G) Sounds produced at organized sports events, by lawful fireworks, and by permitted parades on public property or public rights-of-way, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(H) Highway maintenance and construction. Necessary excavations or repairs of bridges, streets or highways by or on behalf of the village or the state during the night, when the public safety, welfare and convenience render it impossible to perform such work during the day.
(I) Snow removal. The operation of snow removal equipment necessary for the removal of snow or ice from public or private streets, alleys, drives, sidewalks, and parking areas.
(J) Sacred music. The use of sound amplifiers or other such devices by religious organizations or other organizations approved by the Council.
(K) Parades, festivals and similar events. City approved or sponsored parades, festivals, fairs, or events or city sponsored music.
(Ord. 113, passed 8-13-2012)