(A) Daytime exceptions. Any noise source that does not produce a noise level exceeding 80 dBA at a distance of 25 feet from the sound source under its most noisy condition of use shall be exempt from the provisions of §§ 90.66 and 90.67 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except on Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
(B) Safety and emergency devices. Emergencies are exempt from this subchapter.
(D) Construction. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily, except on Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., construction, alteration or repair activities that are authorized by a valid permit shall be allowed. In addition, all construction undertaken by a public utility or state or local municipality shall be allowed.
(E) Exceptions. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the use of powered tools, including but not limited to, lawn mowers, chain saws, garden tractors, snow removal devices and similar tools, during daytime hours as defined in division (A) above.
(Prior Code, § 20.154) (Ord. 8-10-82, eff. 9-9-1982)