§ 7.68.04. Exceptions.

Emergency exception. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work.

The term "loud and disturbing noise" does not include noise or sound generated by the following:

A.

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

B.

The testing of emergency tornado warning systems (sirens, horns, and bells).

C.

Public activities on or in municipal, city parks (July 4th activities, fall fest, national night out), school athletic facilities, sporting event(s), musical production, parades or other activities with the approval of the mayor or the city council.

D.

Excavation or emergency work repairs of bridges, street, or highways by or on behalf of the city, the county, or the state, during the nighttime when the public welfare and convenience renders it impossible to perform such work during the day.

E.

This provision shall not apply to sound trucks duly licensed under the provision of any revenue ordinance, or ordinance of the city in connection with political rallies.

F.

Fire alarms and burglar alarms, prior to the giving of notice and a reasonable opportunity for the owner or tenant in possession of the premises served by any such alarm to turn off the alarm.

G.

Religious worship activities conducted in a permanent structure, including but not limited to bells, chimes and organs.

H.

The movement of aircraft which is in all respects conducted in accordance with, or pursuant to, applicable federal laws or regulations.

I.

Locomotives and other railroad equipment.

J.

Fireworks displays within such hours and conditions as may be imposed by the issuance of the permit or discharging of fireworks as allowed by ordinances of the city.

( Ord. No. 2005-5, § 4 )