This chapter shall not apply to noise emitted by or related to:
B. A bell or chime from any building clock, school or church.
C. The siren or whistle of any emergency vehicle or public
emergency system.
E. Recreational activities sanctioned by the city, including
but not limited to parades, sporting events, concerts and fireworks displays.
F. Property maintenance equipment between 7:00 a.m. and
one hour after sundown.
G. Construction equipment between 7:00 a.m. and one hour
after sundown.
H. Blasting equipment on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., provided that all required permits have been obtained from state
and local authorities.
I. Refuse and solid waste collection between 6:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
[Amended 5-27-1999]
The Police Department under the direction of the Chief of Police shall
be responsible for investigating complaints of excessive noise and shall make
acoustic measurements when necessary to determine that a violation has in
fact occurred under the provisions of this chapter.