<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 10-128. - Exemptions.</div>
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               The following uses and activities shall be exempted from the noise regulations set
               forth in this article:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Any bell or chime from any building clock, school or church.
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                  (2)
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                  Any siren, whistle, or bell lawfully used by emergency vehicles or any other alarm
                  systems used in an emergency situation; provided, however, that burglar alarms not
                  terminating within 30 minutes after the responsible person has been notified shall
                  be unlawful.
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                  (3)
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                  Warning devices required by OSHA or any local, county, state or federal safety regulations.
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                  (4)
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                  Agricultural and horticultural operations conducted in a reasonable manner on property.
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                  (5)
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                  Noise caused by any type of construction equipment while it is being used for the
                  purpose for which it is designed and for which it was purchased, except during the
                  hours from 11:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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                  (6)
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                  The operation of a race track and track-approved racing equipment except between the
                  hours of 11:30 p.m. and 12:00 noon.
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                  (7)
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                  Any non-town, county or public school-sponsored athletic event, except between the
                  hours of 11:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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                  (8)
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                  Nothing herein shall be construed to hold a landlord liable, responsible or in violation
                  of this ordinance unless the landlord sponsors or in any way participates in the activity
                  that violates any provision of this article.
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                  (9)
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                  Pets and animals.
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               (Ord. of 12-2-1991; Ord. of 3-21-1996; Ord. No. 003-01, Â§ 1-2, 5-20-2003)
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