The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Activities conducted in unlighted public parks, public playgrounds and public or private school grounds, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in lighted public parks, public playgrounds and public or private school grounds, during the hours of 7:00 am. to 11:00 p.m., including but not limited to school athletic and school entertainment events.
(B) Any mechanical device, apparatus or equipment used, related to or connected with emergency activities or emergency work.
(C) Noise sources associated with construction provided such activities do not take place between 6:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays or 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and legal holidays.
(D) Noise sources associated with agricultural activities on agricultural zoned property.
(E) Noise sources associated with the collection of waste, garbage, and street sweeping.
(F) Any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal law.
(G) Noise sources associated with work performed by private or public utilities in the maintenance or modification of its facilities.
(H) Noise sources associated with the maintenance of residential property provided such activities take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
(I) Noise sources associated with public supported events (that is, Farmers Market, Cheese and Wine Festival, parades, and similar events.)
(Ord. 95-04, passed 4-10-95)