§ 4-9.104. Exemptions.

The term "loud and raucous noise" as used in this chapter does not include noise or sound generated by the following:

(a)

Cries for emergency assistance and warning calls.

(b)

Radios, sirens, horns, and bells on police, fire, and other emergency response vehicles.

(c)

Parades, fireworks displays, and other special events for which a permit has been obtained from the City are exempted provided there is compliance with all conditions which have been noted in writing on the permit. That loud and raucous noise produced as a result of noncompliance with any condition specified on the permit is not exempted from the requirements of this chapter.

(d)

Activities on or in publicly owned property and facilities, or by public employees while in the authorized discharge of their responsibilities, are exempt provided that such activities have been authorized by the owner of such property or facilities or its agent or by the employing authority.

(e)

Religious worship activities, including but not limited to, bells, organs, singing, and preaching.

(f)

Locomotives and other railroad equipment, and aircraft.

(g)

The collection of solid waste is exempted to the extent that the noise of such collection is regulated by Section 5-5.15 (Collection Equipment). That noise not covered by Section 5-5.15 is not exempted from the requirements of this chapter.

(Added by Ord. 2752-C.S., § 1, effective 3-27-91)