§ 30-33. Exceptions.

This article shall not apply to the following sound emission sources:

(1)

Emergency warning devices or safety signals;

(2)

Lawn care equipment, agricultural field equipment and commercial logging equipment;

(3)

Equipment being used for construction during daytime hours; provided that, all equipment is operated with all standard equipment, manufacturers mufflers and noise reducing equipment in use and in proper operating condition;

(4)

Parades, fairs, circuses, other similar public entertainment, sporting events taking place during daytime hours in areas set aside for the activities, or any activities normally associated with any of the above;

(5)

Chimes and similar devices which operate during daytime hours for a duration of no longer than five minutes in any given period;

(6)

Emergency work;

(7)

Industrial, manufacturing and mining operations so long as such operations are otherwise conducted in accordance with all applicable permits and zoning regulations;

(8)

Motor speedway operations between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight;

(9)

Outdoor amphitheater events so long as such events are otherwise conducted in accordance with all applicable permits and zoning regulations; and

(10)

The engine sound emissions of "antique automobiles" as defined by G.S. 105-330.9(a).

(11)

Special events or activities under permit issued by the county manager or designee on a case-by-case basis in accordance with section 30-33A.

(Res. of 11-4-13, § 30-38; Res. of 8-3-15(1), § 1)