The restrictions set forth in § 320-101 hereof shall
not apply to any of the following noise sources:
A.
The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to
the existence of an emergency.
B.
Emergency work performed to protect public health or safety,
including fire protection, protection from flood or other disasters,
and work performed to provide electricity, water or other public utilities
when public health or safety is involved.
C.
Public gatherings, performances and the like for which a permit
has been obtained from the Township.
D.
Warning devices on authorized emergency vehicles and/or required
for safety purposes.
E.
Vehicles, machinery, appliances and equipment used in the case
of emergency snow removal.
F.
A responding police officer or code enforcement official shall
have the discretion to declare that a noise disturbance is reasonable,
provided that it does not negatively impact the health, welfare and
safety of Middletown's residents. If a police officer or code
enforcement official declares such incident is reasonable, no citation
shall be issued.