Prior to the adoption of Ord. 2002-03 on 05/15/2002, Section 9.16.040 read as follows.

The following shall be exempt from this ordinance so long as the noise made thereby is reasonable and necessary.

A. Sounds created by emergency ~~activities~~ work or authorized emergency vehicles; sounds giving warning of emergency shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

B. Noise resulting from lawful fireworks and noise-makers used for celebration of an official holiday.

C. Any noise resulting from activities of temporary duration permitted by law for which a license or permit has been approved in accordance with Section 9.16.040 of this Chapter.

D. The reasonable sounding of bells, chimes, whistles, musical devices by houses of worship, schools, ice cream trucks, seasonal contribution solicitors, or by law enforcement for traffic control purposes.

E. Sounds created by parades, carnivals, special public social events or special construction projects may be exempted from the noise provisions of this chapter. An exemption is granted by a permit from the Mayor or his designee, which must be in writing and shall describe:

1. The special nature of the exempted event;

2. The time period for which the exemption is in force;

3. Other information as required by the permit.

The permit shall be for one (1) event only. The Mayor or his designee may impose reasonable conditions on the issuance of a permit as necessary to protect the public peace and welfare. The permit may be withdrawn if the provisions thereof are violated.

C.F. Violation of the noise provision of this chapter, or of the conditions of an exemption permit shall be a class B misdemeanor. (Ord. 91-17 § 4)