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Effective 1/10/90 City of Centerville Old. #49 SECTION 3. ENFORCEMENT. Subdivision 1. Noise Level Table. No person shall cause, or permit to be caused, any source of noise in such a manner as to create a noise level exceeding the limits set forth below for the receiving land use category. Residential: Duration of Sound Hours: 7:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. 75db CbD 70db 1< 60db I D 10:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m. 60db 50db 40db Less than 10 minutes Less than 2 hours More than 2 hours CommerciallIndustriaI/Mixed Use: Less than 10 minutes Less than 2 hours More than 2 hours 75db 70db 60 db 70db 60db 50db The limits of the most restrictive district shall apply at the boundaries between different land use designations. The determination of land use shall be by its zoning designation. Subdivision 2. Sounds Exempt from Noise Level Requirements. Sounds emanating from the operation of outdoor implements, such as power lawnmowers, snowblowers, power hedge clippers, power saws, pile drivers, jackhammers, and other construction equipment, are exempt from the sound level requirements but shall observe the time restriction provisions of this subdivision Subdivision 3. Exceptions for Special Events. The City Council shall have the authority, consistent with this section, to grant exceptions from the requirements of any section of this ordinance for special events. Any person seeking an exception shall file an application at City Hall with the City Clerk or his/her designee on a form prescribed by the City. The application shall state the dates during which the application is proposed, the location of the noise source and time of operation, the nature of the noise source, reasons why the exception is sought, steps to be taken to minimi7.e the noise level, and such other information as is required by the City.