The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following uses and activities:
A. Noises of safety signals, warning devices, and emergency pressure relief valves.
B. Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or in time of emergency.
C. Noises resulting from emergency work.
D. Loudspeakers or other sound amplification device operated by a peace officer or member of the fire department in the performance of official duties.
E. Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law and for which a license or permit therefor has been granted by the city in accordance with section 4-8-8 of this chapter.
F. Any aircraft or railroad equipment operated in conformity with, or pursuant to, state statute, federal law or federal regulations, and traffic control instruction used pursuant to and within the duly adopted state or federal regulations. Any aircraft operating under technical difficulties, in any kind of distress, under emergency orders of air traffic control or being operated pursuant to and subsequent to the declaration of an emergency under federal air regulations shall also be exempt.
G. Noise from an exterior alarm system of any building or vehicle provided such alarm shall terminate its operation within five (5) minutes of its activation.
H. Sound from any bell or chime from any building clock, school or church, or sound from unamplified music or song emanating from any church or school.
I. Noise from construction equipment provided all motorized equipment used in such activity is equipped with functioning mufflers, except as provided in subsection 4-8-9 of this chapter.
J. Noise from domestic power tools, when operated between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
K. Noise from snowblowers, snow throwers, and snowplows when operated with a muffler for the purpose of snow removal.
L. Lawful and properly permitted organized athletic activities on school grounds, and officially designated playgrounds used for recreation by children under supervision, and parks or places wherein athletic contests take place between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
M. Noise resulting from lawful fireworks and noisemakers used for celebration of an official holiday.
N. Noise generated from city sponsored celebrations or special events. (Ord. 2022-09, 7-12-2022)