§ 42-82. Exempted noises and lights.

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from noise level regulations except as listed in table I of section 42-80:

(1)

Lawn mowers and agricultural equipment during daylight hours (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) when operated with all the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and proper operating condition.

(2)

Nonamplified crowd noises resulting from activities such as those planned by student governmental or community groups, when held in an appropriate zoning district.

(3)

Noises of safety signals, warnings devices, emergency relief valves and bells and chimes of churches.

(4)

Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency.

(5)

Construction operations for which building permits have been issued or construction operations not requiring permits due to ownership of the project by an agency of government, providing all equipment is operated in accord with the manufacturer's specifications and with all standard equipment, manufacturer's mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition. Such construction shall not begin prior to 7:00 a.m. and shall cease by 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and shall not begin prior to 10:00 a.m. and shall cease by 6:00 p.m. on Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day unless a special permit has been granted by the city.

(6)

All noises coming from the normal operations of aircraft (not including scale model aircraft).

(7)

All noises coming from the normal operation of railroad trains.

(8)

Those motor vehicles controlled by F.S. § 316.293, but not those motor vehicles exempt from coverage.

(9)

Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law and for which a license or permit therefore has been granted by the city in accordance with section 42-83. Regulation of noises emanating from operations under permit shall be according to the conditions and limits stated on the permit and contained in section 42-83.

(10)

All noises coming from the normal operation of railroad trains except as prohibited in section 42-81(13).

(11)

Holiday lights, displayed at times when such lights are generally considered appropriate, provided they do not produce excessive glare.

(12)

Vehicular lights and all temporary emergency lights needed by the police department, fire department, and other emergency services.

(13)

All temporary lighting used for the construction or repair of roadways, utilities, and other public infrastructure.

(14)

All lighting required by municipal, county, state, or federal regulatory agencies.

(Ord. No. 2008-21, § 1, 8-19-08)