§ 92.07 STANDARDS FOR NOISE POLLUTION; EXEMPTIONS.
   (A)   Standards. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation exists shall include but not be limited to the following:
      (1)   The volume of the noise;
      (2)   The intensity of the noise;
      (3)   The volume and intensity of back-ground noise, if any;
      (4)   The proximity of the noise to a residential area, place of public accommodation such as a hotel, motel, inn, campground and the like, health care facilities, churches or schools;
      (5)   The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;
      (6)   The density of inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;
      (7)   The time of day or night the noise occurs;
      (8)   The duration of the noise; and
      (9)   Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant.
   (B)   Exemptions. The following uses and activities shall be exempt:
      (1)   Noises originating or emanating from safety signals, warning devices and emergency pressure relief valves;
      (2)   Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement training facilities;
      (3)   Noises resulting from construction or demolition activity provided such activity takes place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.;
      (4)   Noises relating to the use of farm machinery, or other machinery for agricultural purposes in bona fide farming operations;
      (5)   Noises relating to the use of lawn mowers or other machinery for landscaping purposes between the hours of sunrise and sunset;
      (6)   Noises originating or emanating from public recreational facilities, such as but not limited to fairgrounds, sports arenas, sports stadiums, amusement parks, racetracks and other public amusement establishments; and
      (7)   The operation of any aircraft in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, federal air regulations and/or air traffic control instructions to include use of drones.
(Ord. 809-16, passed 4-11-2016)