The following sounds are exempted from the provisions of this article:
(a) Amplified Announcements. Electronically amplified announcements at athletic events.
(b) Blasting. Blasting under permit by the Bureau of Fire, which blasting may occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless specifically authorized by such permit.
(c) City Permitted Concerts, etc. Band concerts, block parties, church carnivals or other performances or similar activities publicly or privately sponsored and presented in any public or private space outdoors, provided that:
(1) Such activities do not occur between the hours of 11 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless otherwise permitted by the City to operate later.
(d) Emergency Work. Sounds caused by the performance of emergency work or by the ordinary and accepted use of emergency apparatus and equipment.
(e) Municipal and Utility Services. Sounds resulting from the repair or replacement of any municipal, cable television or utility installation in or about the public right of way.
(f) School and Public Activities. Sounds not electronically amplified, created by organized school-related programs, activities, athletic and entertainment events or other public programs, activities or events, other than fireworks or fireworks displays and motor vehicle racing events.
(1) Any person responsible for any activity or event involving fireworks or fireworks displays shall apply with the Police Department for an application for a special variance from noise control, in accordance with Section 714.07(b), prior to applying for a Fire Bureau fireworks permit.
(2) Any person involved in any motor vehicle racing event shall apply for a special variance from noise control with the Police Department.
(g) Warning Devices. Sounds made by warning devices operating continuously for three minutes or less, except that in the event of an actual emergency, the time limitation shall not apply. (Ord. 27-2007. Passed 9-4-07.)