National City Municipal Code Ch. 12.12 Special Provisions and Exemptions

Warning devices on public transportation and public vehicles that are necessary for the protection of public safety, as for example, police, fire and ambulance sirens, and train horns, are exempted from the provisions of this title.

(Ord. 2188 § 2, 2001)

The provisions of this title shall not apply to occasional outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows, and sporting and entertainment events conducted pursuant to a permit or license issued under Chapter 15.60; to regularly scheduled school activities conducted by a community college or school district; or, to activities for which noise control parameters and regulations have been adopted pursuant to Chapter 18.116 of the land use code.

(Ord. 2188 § 2, 2001)

The provisions of Section 12.06.020 shall not apply to activities covered by the following sections:

A. Section 12.10.220, stationary non-emergency signaling devices;

B. Section 12.10.240, emergency-signaling devices;

C. Chapter 12.14, sound trucks;

D. Section 12.16.020(G), wherein noise limit exceptions or allowances are specifically provided for in the issuance of any temporary use permit pursuant to Chapters 15.60 or 18.116, or in other city council approvals of parades, civic functions or gatherings for which noise control is specifically provided for or regulated.

E. Automotive noise generated by vehicles properly equipped and operating on public rights of way in accordance with California Vehicle Code.

(Ord. 2188 § 2, 2001)

Any other activity to the extent noise regulation thereof has been preempted by state or federal law is exempted from the provisions of this Title 12.

(Ord. 2188 § 2, 2001)