§ 14-32. Exception to limitation standards.

The maximum noise limitation standards defined in section 14-31 shall not apply to the following sources:

(1)

Emergency warning devices or safety signals;

(2)

Lawn care equipment and agricultural field equipment used during the daytime hours;

(3)

Equipment being used for construction, provided that all equipment is operated with all standard equipment manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;

(4)

Parades, fairs, circuses, other similar public entertainment events, sporting events or activities, sporting activities taking place in areas set aside for such activities, or any activities normally associated with any of the above;

(5)

Bells, chimes and similar devices which operate during daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five minutes in any measurement period;

(6)

Emergency work; or

(7)

Emission of sound from any source or sources on public rights-of-way, except for those limited by section 14-35 herein.

(Ord. of 5-4-93, § 1)