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~qz~y ation and storage of the products raised for man's .use and animal use and disposal by marketing ar otherwise by a farmer on such farm. fie} Sounds made by activities by or at the request of the city in maintenance, construction, or repair of public improvements in public rights-of-way or easements, ~f} Sounds produced pursuant to a specific variance granted by the Qregon Environmental Quality Commission, or by the building affic~al or council under subsection ~2} of this section. fig} Sounds caused by sources regulated as to sound production by federal law or sounds caused by sources the regulation of which is preempted by state law. ~h} Sounds not electronically amplified, created by athletic and entertainment events other than motor vehicle racing events or fireworks displays. ~i} Electronically amplified announcements at athletic events other than motor vehicle racing events. ~J} The sounding of any horn or signaling device on an auto- mobile, motorcycle, or~other vehicle reasonably required by the exigencies of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. ~2} 1ariances. Any person who owns, controls, or operates any sound source which does not comply with provisions or standards of section 4.080 or 4.083 of this code may apply to the building official fora variance from such standards or provisions. ~a} Application. An application fora variance shall be in writing and sha1~~W contain the fol l awi ng: 1. The reasons} why the variance is necessary; 2. The physical characteristics of the emitted sound; 3. The time and duration of the emitted sound 4. The geography, zone, and population density of the affected area; 5. Whether the public health and safety is endangered; ~. Whether compliance with the standards from which the variance is sought would produce hardship without equal or greater benefit to the public; and 7. Any other supporting information which the building official may reasonably require. ~ b} Ty~e,s of ,,.,,variances . 1, C~~l~~ass A variances may be granted by the building official for an event ar activity which does not exceed 72 hours. 2. Class B variances may be granted by .the building official for an event or .activity or series of related acti vities which are 72 hours or more in duration. ~c} decision. 1. The building official shall grant or deny a Class A variance within three days of receipt of a complete variance application, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. 2. The building official shall grant or deny a Class B variance within 30 days of receipt of the application or may refer the application to the city manager for a decision, which must also be made within 30 days of receipt of the application. The city manager may, on his or her own motion, hold a public hearing on the application before deciding to ordinance - 3