Noise Control Ordinance 01.25.2016.pdf (Updated)

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(4) Sounds created by emergency equipment and emergency work necessary in the interests of law enforcement or of the health, safety or welfare of the community; (5) Sounds created by the discharge of firearms in the course of lawful hunting or target practice activities; (6) Sounds created by natural phenomena; (7) Sounds originating from [lawful] forest harvesting and silviculture activity, and from agriculture and livestock (not including sounds created by dogs); (8) Sounds created by auxiliary equipment on motor vehicles used for highway maintenance; (9) Sounds created by off-highway vehicles while being used in officially designated off-road vehicle parks . Such off-road vehicles are nevertheless subject to the provisions of RCW Chapter 46.09; (10) Sounds created by warning devices not operated continuously for more than thirty minutes per incident; (11) Sounds created by the operation of equipment or facilities of surface carriers engaged in commerce by operating on the railroad; (12) Sounds created by construction between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; (13) Sounds created by refuse removal equipment or personal snow removal equipment; (14) Sounds originated from officially sanctioned parades and other public events; (15) Sounds created by motor vehicles while being driven upon public highways. Such motor vehicles are nevertheless subject to the provisions of WAC Chapter 173-62; (16) Sounds originating from motor vehicle racing events at authorized facilities; (17) Sounds created by unamplified human voices from 6 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; (18) Sounds created by lawn and garden equipment from 6:00 a .m . to 10:00 p.m.; (19) Sounds created by lawfully established commercial and industrial uses; (20) Sounds created by commercial kennels, veterinaries, animal shelters, pet shops, grooming parlors, commercial dog breeders; (21) Sounds created in conjunction with military operations or training. 9.45.050 Enforcement. The county sheriff and other law enforcement officers are authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative, nonexclusive, and supplementary, and shall not affect any other remedy, including without limitation, the provisions of Chapter 70.107 RCW. 9.45.060 Violation -Penalty. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter, shall, upon a finding of having committed the civil infraction thereof, be punished by a civil penalty in the amount of $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for each offense thereafter. 9.45.070 Variances. From time to time, upon application to the board of county commissioners, further specific exemptions may be granted to this chapter on a fact and date specific basis. An example is the request for and granting of a festival permit. All such exemptions shall be made through proper 2