Loudspeakers. The use of loudspeakers or other sound amplification equipment upon the public streets for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or site.(c)
Exemptions. Noise from the following sources shall be exempt from the prohibitions specified herein:(1) All safety signals and warning devices or any other device used to alert persons to any emergency or used during the conduct of emergency work, including, but not limited to, police, fire and rescue vehicle sirens.
(2) The repair and maintenance of municipal facilities, services or public utilities when such work must be accomplished outside daytime hours.
(3) Snow removal equipment operated within the manufacturer’s specifications and in proper operating condition.
(4) Musical, recreational and athletic events conducted by and on the site of a school or educational institution.
(5) Events and activities conducted by or permitted by the city. Persons operating an event or activity under authority of an entertainment permit, parade/street event permit, solid waste license, or parks special use permit shall comply with all conditions of such permits or licenses with respect to noise control issues.
(6) Construction or repair work which must be done to address an emergency health or safety concern and that cannot be accomplished during daytime hours and which is not work which includes normal maintenance and repair.
(d)
Notification by property owners of rental housing. Owners of rental housing shall be required to provide a copy of this section to a tenant at the start of the tenancy. However, the failure of an owner to provide a copy of the ordinance shall not be a defense to a violation of this section.(e)