§ 22-3. Exemptions.

(a)

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from this section:

(1)

Noises of safety signals, warning devices, and emergency pressure relief valves.

(2)

Noises resulting from any authorized emergency, fire or law enforcement vehicle.

(3)

Noise resulting from the activities of a temporary duration permitted by law for which a license or permit therefore has been granted by the town.

(4)

Any aircraft or railroad equipment operated in conformity with or pursuant to state or federal law. Any aircraft operating under technical difficulties, in any kind of distress, under emergency orders of air traffic control or being operated pursuant to the declaration of an emergency under federal air regulations shall also be exempt.

(5)

Noise resulting from agricultural and horticultural operations conducted in a reasonable manner on property classified as a bona fide farm for ad valorem tax purposes.

(6)

Noise resulting from emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident or natural disaster, or to restore public utilities, or to protect persons or property from imminent danger.

(7)

Noise resulting from any military or law enforcement activities of the federal, state, or any local government, to include military observances.

(8)

Noise resulting from any event held in recognition of a community celebration, or national, state, or county events or public festivals or parades.

(9)

Noise from lawful fireworks and noise makers on holidays and at religious ceremonies.

(10)

Noise created by any public recreational activity.

(11)

Game-hunting activities on property where such activities are authorized and regulated by chapter 34 article II of the Weddington Code of Ordinances.

(b)

This provision shall not be applied to a shooting range in existence prior to adoption of this Code section, provided there has been no substantial change in use of the range.

(Ord. No. O-2017-13, 10-9-2017)