§ 20-56. Exemptions.

Sounds caused by the following are exempt from the prohibitions set out in section 14-122 and are in addition to the exemptions specifically set forth in section 14-122:

(1)

Motor vehicles on City trafficways. Motor vehicles on trafficways of the City provided that the prohibition of section 14-122(2) continues to apply.

(2)

Utility repairs. Repairs of utility structures which pose a clear and immediate danger to life, health, or significant loss of property.

(3)

Emergency sirens, whistles, etc. Sirens, whistles, or bells lawfully used by emergency vehicles, or other alarm systems used in case of fire, collision, civil defense, police activity, or imminent danger, provided that the prohibition contained in section 14-122(4) continues to apply.

(4)

Emergency alerts. 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.

(5)

Repairs or excavations. Repairs or excavations of bridges, streets or highways by or on behalf of the City, the State, or the federal government, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., when public welfare and convenience renders it impractical to perform the work between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

(6)

Outdoor school and playground activities. Reasonable activities conducted on public playgrounds and public or private school grounds, which are conducted in accordance with the manner in which such spaces are generally used, including but not limited to school athletic and school entertainment events.

(7)

Other events. Until 12:00 a.m. on any Friday, Saturday or City holiday, indoor and/or outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting events, and other similar outdoor events, provided that a permit has been obtained from the appropriate permitting authority.

(Ord. No. 200-149-06, § 6, 11-14-2006; Ord. No. 100-02-11, § I, 5-17-2011)