9-404.020 - EXEMPTIONS

This Chapter does not apply to:

(a)

Emergencies.The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or the emission of sound in the performance of emergency work. This includes warning devices necessary for the protection of the public safety, such as police, fire, and ambulance sirens.

(b)

Parks and Schools. Activities conducted in public parks, playgrounds, and public or private school grounds, including, but not limited to, school athletic and school entertainment events;

(c)

Construction. Noise associated with construction, provided such activities do not take place before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. on any day;

(d)

Residential Property Maintenance. Noise sources associated with maintenance of residential property located in Residential zones, provided such activities shall take place between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on any day.

(e)

Residential Air Conditioning. Noise associated with residential air conditioning equipment, provided such equipment is in good repair;

(f)

Agricultural Operations. Noise associated with any agricultural operation, including the processing or transportation of crops when such activities are conducted in Agricultural zones;

(g)

Community Assembly, Religious Institutions, and Other Similar Organizations. Unamplified bells, chimes, or other similar devices used for community assembly or by religious institutions and other houses of religious worship.

(h)

Solid Waste Collection. Collection of solid waste, vegetative waste, and recyclable materials by the County or under contract with the County.

(i)

Public Works Construction Projects, Maintenance, and Repair. Street, utility, and similar construction projects, or the maintenance or repair thereof, undertaken by, under contract to, or at the direction of the County, the State of California, or a public utility. These activities include street sweeping, debris and litter removal, removal of downed wires, restoring electrical service, repairing traffic signals, unplugging sewers, vacuuming catch basins, repairing of damaged poles, removal of abandoned vehicles, and repairing of water hydrants, watermains, gas lines, oil lines, sewers, storm drains, roads, and sidewalks.

(j)

Utility Facilities.Facilities for utilities including, without limitation, electric power transformers and related equipment, sewer lift stations, wastewater processing, wells, and pumping stations.

(Ord. No. 4632, § 12, 9-26-2023)