The following activities are per se exempt from the activities regulated by this section:
A. Emergency repairs of utility structures;
B. Sirens, whistles, or bells lawfully used by emergency vehicles, or other alarm systems used in case of fire, collision, civil defense, police activity, or imminent danger;
C. Repairs or excavations of bridges, streets, or highways by or on behalf of the village of Streamwood, state of Illinois, or the federal government between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. when public welfare and convenience renders it impractical to perform the work at any other time;
D. Outdoor school and playground activities conducted on public playgrounds, public parks or school/university grounds, which are conducted in accordance with the manner in which such spaces are generally used, including, but not limited to, school/university athletic and entertainment events;
E. Outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows, parades, festivals and other similar outdoor events for which a permit has been obtained from the appropriate permitting authority;
F. Any event that is sponsored and directly controlled by the village or its designee; and
G. Emergency generators operating in residential and commercial districts during power outages. (Ord. 2010-12, 7-15-2010)