[Amended 7-11-2022 by Ord. No. 64-2022]
For noise disturbances in parks, preserves and other property owned by the City or its agencies, please refer to Chapter 396 Parks and Recreation, Parts 304, 305 and 312.
The following sounds are exempted from the provisions of this chapter:
A. Amplified announcements. Stationary electronically amplified announcements at athletic events, political events and civic events.
B. Blasting. Blasting, under proper permit. Such blasting may occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless specifically authorized by permit.
C. Concerts, etc. Band concerts, block parties, church carnivals or other performances or similar activities publicly or privately sponsored and presented in any public or private space outdoors provided that such activities do not occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. and all necessary permits as defined by City ordinances have been procured.
D. Emergency work. Sounds caused by the performance of emergency work, or by the ordinary and accepted use of emergency apparatus and equipment.
E. Municipal and utility services. Sounds resulting from the repair or replacement of any municipal or utility installation in or about the public right-of-way.
F. School and public activities. Sounds not electronically amplified, created by organized school-related programs, activities, athletic and entertainment events, or other public programs, activities or events, other than motor vehicle racing events.
G. Warning devices. Sounds made by warning devices operating continuously for three minutes or less except in the event of an actual emergency the time limitation shall not apply.
H. Special permits. The Chief of the Department of Police, or his designee, may, upon application, grant special permits for infrequent events or activities.