§ 35-54. Exempted noises.

The term "loud and raucous noise" shall not include noise generated by the following, and the following shall be exempt from noise decibel level regulations:

(1)

Air conditioners, when functioning with the manufacturer's standard mufflers and noise-reducing equipment in use and when functioning in proper operating condition according to the manufacturer's standards. The same exemption shall apply to lawn mowers and agricultural equipment used during daylight hours.

(2)

Nonamplified crowd noises resulting from activities or sports events planned by government, school, church, or community groups.

(3)

Construction operations for which building permits have been issued or where a written agreement is in effect with the City authorizing such activity, providing all equipment is operated in accord with the manufacturer's specifications and with all standard manufacturer's mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition, and such operations occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

(4)

Any noise resulting from any authorized emergency vehicle responding to an emergency or acting in time of emergency.

(5)

Cries for emergency assistance and warning calls, noises of safety signals and warning devices, and sounds of bells and chimes of churches.

(6)

Fire alarms and burglar alarms, prior to the giving of notice and a reasonable opportunity for the owner or tenant in possession of the premises served by any such alarm to turn off the alarm.

(7)

Parades, fireworks displays, and other special events for which a permit has been obtained, within such hours as may be imposed as a condition for the issuance of the permit.

(8)

Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration permitted by law and for which a license or permit or written agreement therefor has been issued.

(9)

Noises made by persons having obtained a permit to use the streets or sidewalks.

(10)

All noises coming from the normal operation of railroad trains.

(11)

All noise coming from the normal operation of aircraft (not including model aircraft).

(12)

Those motor vehicles which have noise emissions controlled by Florida Statutes, up to the decibel levels allowed by law.

(13)

Construction, installation or repair by any utility which serves the general public.

(Ord. No. 99-15, § 1, 12-29-99)