The following activities shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
(A) Agricultural uses, provided such operations are carried out in a manner consistent with accepted industry standards;
(B) Activities conducted on parks, public playgrounds and school grounds, provided such parks, playgrounds and school grounds are owned and operated by a public entity or private school;
(C) Noise sources associated with a lawful commercial or industrial activity caused by mechanical devices or equipment, including air conditioning or refrigeration systems;
(D) Outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting and entertainment events, provided said events are conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of a conditional use permit issued by the county, that has a specific noise limitation expressed in dBA attached to it;
(E) Refuse collection vehicles;
(F) Safety signals, warning devices, emergency vehicle sirens;
(G) School bands, school athletic and school entertainment events;
(H) Temporary construction, demolition or maintenance of structures between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., except Sundays and federal holidays;
(I) The discharge of firearms consistent with all state laws;
(J) The use of off-highway vehicles for the use of an agricultural operation;
(K) Yard maintenance equipment operated between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.;
(L) Unamplified human voice;
(M) Interstate railroad locomotive and cars;
(N) Facilities owned or operated by or for a governmental agency;
(O) Capital improvement projects of a governmental agency;
(P) The maintenance or repair of public properties;
(Q) Public safety personnel in the course of executing their official duties, including, but not limited to, sworn peace officers, emergency personnel and public utility personnel;
(R) Other uses as set forth by a resolution of the Board of Supervisors or as conditions of approval by the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors;
(S) Any use approved by the County of San Benito prior to the effective date of this chapter if the use is subject to a specific noise restriction imposed by the county; and
(T) Any use for which an exemption is granted by the Planning Director, Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Article VII of this chapter.
(Ord. 872, § 2 (part), 2011)