§ 3-17-43. Exemptions.

The following are exempt from the sound level limits of Table 1:

(1)

Domestic power tools, chain saws, lawn mowers, blowers, agricultural equipment and other domestic power-operated equipment when operated with a property functioning muffler meeting manufacturer's standards, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

(2)

Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency.

(3)

Noises made by persons having obtained a parade, concert or construction permit from the county.

(4)

Any noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration, for which a special permit has been granted pursuant to this article, and which conforms to the conditions and limits stated thereon.

(5)

Aircraft-related noises associated with aircraft while in flight and while under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Defense.

(Ord. No. 00-08, § 1, 8-1-2000)