The following acts or activities are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter:
(A) The use of a permanently installed loudspeaker or public address system at athletic facilities used to announce athletic contests;
(B) The sounding of bells or musical chimes emanating from a public or religious institution or facility;
(C) Sounds emanating from any authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency or acting in the time of an emergency;
(D) Noise emanating from any burglar or fire alarm or security device on any building, dwelling or vehicle, provided that such noise terminates within 30 minutes of activation;
(E) Unamplified and amplified sound at street fairs or other celebrations conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the town;
(F) Unamplified and amplified sound at community concerts conducted, sponsored or sanctioned by the town;
(G) Lawn mowers and agricultural equipment used between daylight hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. when operated with all the manufacturer’s standard mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition; and
(H) Any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by state and/or federal law.
(1992 Code, § 97.03) (Ord. passed 7-26-1994)