§ 20-24. Exempted noises.

The following uses and activities shall be exempt from regulation under this article:

(1)

Warning devices. Noises of safety signals and warning devices when used for the purpose for which they were intended and emergency pressure relief valves;

(2)

Emergency vehicles. Noises resulting from any authorized vehicles, when responding to an emergency call or acting in time of emergency;

(3)

Emergency maintenance; snow plow services. Noises resulting from emergency and maintenance work as performed by the town and its employees, the state, or other public utility companies; noises resulting from the provision of municipal or utility services; noises resulting from private persons engaged in snow plowing services;

(4)

Temporary with issued permit. Any other noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration as permitted by law and for which a license or permit thereof has been granted or issued by the town;

(5)

Parades, etc., with issued permit. Parades and other public gatherings for which the town has issued a permit;

(6)

Chimes, etc. Bells, chimes or carillons that are presently installed and in use for any purpose;

(7)

Exceptions. Under section 20-22, under any of the circumstances excepted in RSA 265:81, section 20-22, or in those specific areas, grounds, or buildings authorized to serve liquor pursuant to a license issued by the state liquor commission under RSA 178.

(Ord. of 4-15-1996, § VII; Ord. No. 2006-01a, § VII, 5-31-2006; Ord. No. 2006-01a, § VII, 9-6-2006)