§ 97.04 EXCEPTIONS.
   (A)   Noise associated with the chimes or bells of businesses, schools, camps or religious institutions in the daytime hours, provided they operate for not more than ten minutes in any hour.
   (B)   Noise associated with or resulting from the normal operations of any facility that is properly licensed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Veterinary Division, as a Boarding Kennel, Pet Shop, or Dealer in accordance with the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act (G.S. §§ 19A-20 et seq.), as may be amended, or of any animal shelter by the county or town.
   (C)   Non amplified crowd noises resulting from activities planned by student, governmental, camp or community groups.
   (D)   Noise associated with any event in recognition of a community celebration of national, state or county events, public festivals or events sponsored by the local government.
   (E)   This noise chapter will not be applicable to any activities conducted within a special amusement district.
(1985 Code, § 97.04)