(A) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency or the emission of sound in the performance of work to prevent or alleviate physical or property damage threatened or caused by a public calamity or other emergency.
(2) Any activity allowed by federal and/or state law.
(3) Any activity or event that is either solely conducted by the city or Valparaiso School Corporation or conducted in cooperation with another organization by either the city or Valparaiso School Corporation, including parades, sporting events, or concerts.
(B) The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have the authority to issue permits to allow for certain activities that might otherwise be prohibited. Permits may be issued for:
(1) Celebrations, concerts, parades or other special events (public or personal).
(2) Persons who demonstrate that bringing the source of sound or activity for which the permit is sought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, the community or other persons and that the adverse impact on the health, safety and welfare of persons affected by the permit has been outweighed by such hardship. Permits may contain any conditions (including a time limit) that are necessary to limit the adverse impact of the activity. Noncompliance with any condition of the permit shall terminate it and subject the person holding it to the provisions of this chapter. The Board of Public Works and Safety may issue guidelines defining the procedures to be followed in applying for a permit and the specific criteria to be considered in deciding whether to issue a permit.
(Am. Ord. 9-2020, passed 8-10-20)