None of the terms or prohibitions of this chapter shall apply to or be enforced against any of the following conditions:
(A) Vehicles of the city while engaged upon necessary public business, or any ambulance or emergency vehicle while being operated in cases of emergency.
(B) Any bell or chime from any building clock, school or place of worship operated between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and not continuing for more than five minutes.
(C) City authorized events, including, but not limited to, parades, festivals, the Grape Festival, and community activities.
(D) Any domestic power equipment operated between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(E) Noise from commercial construction activities between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, but noise from commercial or industrial activities shall not be permitted on all federal holidays.
(F) Noise generated from golf course and public park maintenance activities or operations.
(G) Fireworks discharged during such times as permitted by City Code or pursuant to a valid city permit.
(H) Activities undertaken or sanctioned by any public or private school recognized by the state.
(Ord. 2023-03-1037, passed 3-21-23; Am. Ord. 2023-06-1057, passed 6-20-23)