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 Henrico County
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 10. ENVIRONMENT
 Article III. NOISE

  § 10-69. Exemptions.  

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  • The prohibitions of section 10-68 shall not apply to any sound or noise generated by any of the following:

    (1)

    Sound or noise which is necessary for the protection or preservation of property or the health, safety, life or limb of any person, including sound or noise caused by restoration of utility service after an interruption.

    (2)

    Sound or noise which is necessary for the maintenance or construction of roads and highways.

    (3)

    Radios, sirens, horns and bells on police, fire or other emergency response vehicles.

    (4)

    Parades, fireworks displays, school-related activities and other such public special events or public activities.

    (5)

    Band performances or practices, athletic contests or practices and other school-sponsored activities on the grounds of public or private schools, colleges or universities.

    (6)

    Athletic contests and other officially sanctioned activities in county parks.

    (7)

    Fire alarms, burglar alarms and car alarms, prior to the giving of notice and a reasonable opportunity for the owner or person in possession of the premises or vehicle served by any such alarm to turn off the alarm.

    (8)

    Religious services, religious events or religious activities or expressions, including, but not limited to, music, singing, bells, chimes and organs which are part of such service, event, activity or expression.

    (9)

    Locomotives and other railroad equipment, and aircraft.

    (10)

    Military activities of the state or of the United States of America.

    (11)

    Agricultural operations, as defined in Code of Virginia, § 3.2-300, provided such operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

    (12)

    Amateur and professional motorsports competitions and competition-related events such as time trials and practices, provided the competition is sanctioned by a nationally recognized motorsports racing organization and complies with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, including permit terms and conditions, if any.

    (13)

    Political gatherings and other activities protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

    (14)

    Activities for which the regulation of noise has been preempted by federal law.

    (Ord. No. 1141, § 4, 2-23-2010)

(Ord. No. 1141, § 4, 2-23-2010)