§ 164-5. Exemptions.

A. 

Noise emanating from lawful and proper activities on school grounds, playgrounds, parks or places wherein athletic contests take place is exempt from the provisions of this chapter during established hours of operation. Special events may be exempted upon issuance of a permit from the Mayor or his/her designee.

B. 

Noise emanating from emergency activities involving electric or gas substations, fire stations, police stations, post offices, railroad commuter passenger stations, telephone exchanges, telephone transmission equipment buildings and microwave relay towers, maintenance and equipment storage buildings owned and operated by the City and public works facilities is exempt from the provisions of this chapter.