§ 11-47. Exceptions.

(a) 

This chapter shall not apply to noise emitted by or related to:

(1) 

Natural phenomena.

(2) 

Any bell or chime from any building clock, school or church.

(3) 

Any siren, whistle or bell lawfully used by emergency vehicles or any other alarm system in an emergency situation.

(4) 

A public emergency sound system.

(5) 

Warning devices required by the occupational safety and health administration or other state or federal safety regulations.

(6) 

Farming equipment or farming activity.

(7) 

Emergency work or sounds from emergency vehicles responding to an emergency.

(b) 

The following shall be exempt from this chapter, subject to special conditions as specified.

(1) 

Noise generated by any construction equipment which is operated during daytime hours, provided that the operation of construction equipment during nighttime hours shall not exceed the maximum noise levels as specified in § 11-5 of this chapter.

(2) 

Noise from domestic power equipment during daytime hours.

(3) 

Noise from demolition work conducted during daytime hours, provided that when considered emergency work, demolition shall be exempted at all times from the noise levels set in this chapter.

(4) 

Noise created by aircraft flight operations which are specifically preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

(5) 

Noise created by any recreational activities which are permitted by law and for which a license or permit has been granted by the Town, including but not limited to parades, sporting events, concerts and fireworks displays, provided that noise discharged from exhausts is adequately muffled to prevent food and/or explosive noises therefrom.

(6) 

Noise created by blasting other than that conducted in connection with construction activities, provided that the blasting is conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time, at specified hours previously announced to the local public, and provided that a permit for such blasting has been obtained from local authorities.

(7) 

Noise created by leaf, refuse and solid waste collection, provided that the activity is conducted during daytime hours.

(8) 

Noise created by a fire or intrusion alarm, from the time of activation of the audible signal for a period of time not exceeding 10 minutes, when such alarm is attached to a vehicle, or 30 minutes when attached to any building or structure.

(9) 

Noise generated by engine-powered or motor-driven lawn care or maintenance equipment on Class A property between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., provided that noise discharged from exhausts is adequately muffled to prevent loud noises therefrom.

(10) 

Public-address systems used in assemblies on public space or for election campaign activities, during daytime hours only.

(11) 

Snow removal equipment provided the equipment is maintained in good repair so as to minimize noise and that noise discharged from exhausts shall be adequately muffled to prevent loud and/or explosive noises therefrom.

Ord. of 4-3-00, § 7