(A) For the purpose of this section, the following term shall have the meaning set forth below:
SPECIAL EVENT. An event occurring nor more than once in a calendar year, being no longer than five days in duration and which complies with all park use permit requirements.
(B) The following sources of potentially excessive sound shall be exempt from noise control regulation:
(1) Safety signals, storm warning sirens or horns and the testing of such equipment, emergency vehicles sirens or horns used when responding to an emergency, and emergency pressure relief valves.
(2) Sound caused in the performance of emergency or public service work, including public utility operations, acting to protect the health, safety or welfare of the community.
(3) Sounds caused by natural phenomena.
(4) Public or private school sponsored activities conducted on public playgrounds and public or private school grounds including, but not limited to, school athletic and school entertainment events.
(5) Special events conducted on public parks.
(6) The activation and use of an engine brake as prohibited herein shall be permitted only in emergency situations when there is an imminent danger of collision with property, vehicles, persons or animals.
(Ord. 2015-001, passed 3-18-2015)