The following noises shall be exempt from the provisions of the preceding sections:
(a) Noises of safety signals, warning devices and emergency pressure-relief valves;
(b) Noises caused by any Police or Fire Department vehicle or any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency;
(c) Noises caused by the operation of snow removal equipment being used to remove snow or street cleaning or sweeping equipment; or
(d) The discharging of permissible fireworks during the following periods:
(1) Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on June 25 and ending July 5 at 1:00 a.m. of each year. Permissible fireworks can be discharged only during said period of time between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on June 25 through and including July 3, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. on July 4 to 1:00 a.m. on July 5;
(2) Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on December 31 and ending January 1 at 1:00 a.m., said eight-hour period allowed each year; and
(3) Other times as may be designated upon obtaining a special permit to do so, which permit may be issued if approved by the City Manager upon application.
(Ord. 1575. Passed 10-24-06; Ord. 1825. Passed 6-22-21)