§ 20-34. Exceptions.

The following are exempt from the provisions of this article:

(1)

Sound emanating from regularly scheduled outdoor athletic events on the campus of local schools.

(2)

Construction operations from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekends for which building permits have been issued or construction operations not requiring permits due to ownership of the project by an agency of the government; providing all equipment is operated in accord with manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing equipment is in use and in proper operating condition.

(3)

Noises of safety signals, warning devices, emergency pressure relief valves, and all church bells.

(4)

Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to any emergency call or acting in time of emergency.

(5)

Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law, and for which a license or permit therefor has been granted by the city in accordance with section 20-37, below. Regulations of noises emitting from operations under permit shall be according to the conditions and limits stated on the permit and contained above.

(6)

Unamplified and amplified sound at street fairs and parades permitted pursuant to section 46-84 of the Code.

(7)

All noises coming from the normal operations of properly equipped aircraft (not including scale model aircraft).

(8)

All noises coming from normal operation of motor vehicles properly equipped with the manufacturer's standard mufflers and in good working order.

(9)

Noise from lawful fireworks and noisemakers on holidays and at religious ceremonies.

(10)

Lawn mowers, agricultural equipment, and landscape maintenance equipment used between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. when operated with all the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-relating equipment in use and proper operating condition.

(11)

Musical accompaniment or firearm discharge related to military ceremonies.

(12)

Sound amplification equipment used in conjunction with telecommunications systems on businesses properties to notify employees of that business of incoming phone calls, providing that this system be used only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. And that any speakers attached to the system be oriented toward the interior of the property.

(13)

Emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident or natural disaster, or to restore public utilities, or to protect persons or property form an imminent danger.

(14)

Noises resulting from the provision of government services.

(15)

Noises resulting from the provision of sanitation services between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

(Ord. No. 00-1170, § 1, 11-9-00; Ord. No. 06-0838, § 1, 8-10-06)