The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(A) Emergencies. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency or from the performance of emergency work.
(B) Government activity. Any activity being conducted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by the County of Northampton, by the Borough of Tatamy or any other political subdivision and its contractors.
(C) Municipal and utility services. The emission of sound resulting from the repair or replacement of any municipal or utility installation(s) in or about the public right-of-way or all municipal collections.
(D) Places of religious worship. The sounding or permitting the sounding of any stationary bell or chime used in conjunction with places of religious worship.
(E) Aircraft and airport operations. Normal aircraft and airport operations.
(F) Interstate railway locomotives and cars. The conduct of interstate railway transportation.
(G) Blasting. Only if performed in accordance with a permit issued by the Borough Fire Marshal or designee. Such blasting may occur only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday unless specifically authorized otherwise by the permit.
(H) Concerts. Band concerts, carnivals or other performances or similar activities publicly or privately sponsored and presented in any public or private space outdoors, so long as: all necessary permits as defined by the borough's ordinances have been procured. Shall be limited to six occasions in a single location within a single calendar year, January 1 to December 31.
(I) Amusement parks, carnival, fairs, and similar activities. Sound/noises typical for and resulting from typical amusement park activities including but not limited to rides, concerts, events and patrons.
(J) Amplified announcements. Sound/noises created by organized school-related programs, activities, athletics and entertainment events or public programs, activities, or events.
(K) Celebrations. Sound/noises made by bells; chimes carillons used for religious purposes or in conjunction with national, state, or local celebrations or public holidays: existing bells, chimes, carillons, and clock strike mechanisms that are currently in use for any purpose.
(L) Snow blowers. Sound/noises made by snow blowers or similar snow removal equipment used in the maintenance of private or public property following a snowstorm.
(M) Assemblies, parades, gatherings. Any assembly, parade or gathering that has been approved by the Township for such event.
(N) Agricultural/farming. Any sound/noise that is typically associated with normal agricultural/farming activities.
(Ord. 289-2022, passed 5-2-2022)