(A) In cases of an emergency which create an unsafe, dangerous or hazardous condition, the Sheriff may give permission to allow activities defined in 'unreasonably loud or raucous noise' (8.08.040(L)) to take place at any hour. Emergency permission from the Sheriff may not exceed three (3) days, but may be renewed for an additional three (3) day period. If the emergency extends past six (6) days, further permission must be granted by the Board.

(B) At a public meeting noticed in accordance with ORS 192.640 (public notice required), an agency contracting for scheduled construction or maintenance between 10pm & 7am will request a permit from the Board. On finding that the peace, quiet, comfort or rest of other persons will not be disturbed, or can be mitigated to an acceptable degree, or upon finding a public necessity exists, the Board may issue a permit allowing activities defined in 'unreasonably loud or raucous noise' (8.08.040(L)) to take place between such hours & for such periods as they deem proper. In granting such a permit, the Board will consider the following:

(1) the location of the road repair, construction, building or other site

(2) the potential nature of the sound from the activity,

(3) the potential nature of the sound from vehicular traffic to & from the site & the relative loss or inconvenience that would result to the people affected.

(C) permits issued by the Board may also include such restrictions or conditions that are necessary to safeguard the public peace.

(D) granting such permits may be appealed at any time by anyone who resides or works within hearing distance of the generated noise resulting from the permit grant. Appeals of permits may result in the temporary or permanent permit revocation, pending a review of the appeal at the next regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board

(E) this ordinance doesn't apply to emergency work performed on public improvements & public utilities. Such activities may be conducted without restriction on the hours of operation.