§ 46-63. Exemptions.

The provisions of this article shall not apply to or be enforced against:

(1)

Any vehicle or equipment of the county, school district, or any other governmental agency while engaged upon public business;

(2)

Excavations or repairs of bridges, streets, or highways, by or on behalf of the county, or state during the night season, when the public welfare and convenience renders it impossible to perform that work during the day; nor shall the provisions of this article apply to work performed by public utility companies under like conditions and circumstances, or when there is urgent necessity therefor;

(3)

Excavations or repairs of any portion of the water and sewer systems, by or on behalf of the county, or state during the night season, when the public welfare and convenience renders it impossible to perform that work during the day or when there is urgent necessity therefor;

(4)

Work being completed upon any facility or property owned or operated by the county, city or school district, including but not limited to all construction activity and maintenance work;

(5)

Noises from safety signals or government-owned and operated public warning devices;

(6)

Agriculture activities and farming;

(7)

Any parade, celebration, performance, program, sporting event, activity or other event authorized by a county, city or school district governing body;

(8)

Any noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration, for which a special permit has been granted pursuant to this article, and which conforms to the conditions and limits stated thereon;

(9)

Aircraft-related noises associated with aircraft at an airport, while in flight and/or while under the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Defense.

(Res. No. 07-19, § 1(Exh. A), 4-26-2007)