§ 21-208. Same—Exceptions.

Sections 21-206 and 21-207 shall have no application to any sound generated by any of the following:

(1)

Sound which is necessary for the protection or preservation of property or the health, safety, life or limb of any person.

(2)

Any speech of any kind.

(3)

Noncommercial public speaking and public assembly activities conducted on any public right-of-way or public property for which a permit has been issued by the city.

(4)

Radios, sirens, horns and bells on police, fire or other emergency response vehicles.

(5)

Parades, fireworks, school-related activities and other special events or activities for which a permit has been issued by the city, within such hours as may be imposed as a condition for the issuance of the permit.

(6)

Activities on or in municipal and school athletic facilities and on or in publicly owned property and facilities, provided that such activity has been authorized by the owner of such property or facilities or its agent.

(7)

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.

(8)

Religious services, religious events or religious activities, including, but not limited to music, bells, chimes and organs which are a part of such service, event or activity.

(9)

Locomotives and other railroad equipment and aircraft.

(10)

The striking of clocks.

(Ord. No. 30533, § 1, 5-20-91)

(Ord. No. 30533, § 1, 5-20-91)