It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue to be made or to cause to be made any excessive, loud, unnecessary or unusual noise or any noise which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others, including, but not limited to, noise associated with the operation of industrial equipment, heavy machinery, jackhammers or other construction equipment, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; provided, however, that the following activities shall be exempt from this section:
(A) Noise of safety signals, warning devices or emergency relief valves;
(B) Transient noises from moving sources, including automobiles, trucks, airplanes and railroads operating in the ordinary and legal course;
(C) Occasional outdoor events, provided such events are conducted pursuant to written permission received by the appropriate department or agency; such events may not occur on a recurring schedule;
(D) Dewatering pumps;
(E) Any activities conducted in case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety; provided, however, that in the event such activities are not conducted by the city or an agent thereof, such activities will require the written consent from the city, which consent may be granted for a period not to exceed three days while the emergency continues and said written consent may be renewed for period of three days or less while the emergency continues.
(Prior Code, § 2-104) (Ord. 737, passed 4-14-2020) Penalty, see § 130.999