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• (c) Measurements in Multi -Family Structures. In a structure used as a multi -family dwelling the police department may take measurements to determine such sound levels from common areas within or outside the structure or from other dwelling units within the structure, when requested to do so by the owner or tenant in possession and control thereof. Such measurement shall be taken at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source, with doors to the receiving area closed and windows in the normal position for the season. (d) Exemptions. The following activities or sources of noise shall be exempt from the daytime prohibition set forth in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Band performances or practices, athletic contests or practices and other school - sponsored activities on the grounds of public or private schools or the University of Virginia. (2) Athletic contests and other officially sanctioned activities in City parks. (3) Activities related to the construction, repair, • maintenance, remodeling or demolition, grading or other improvement of real property. 4 Gardening, lawn care, tree maintenance or removal and other landscaping activities. 5) Church bells or carillons. (6) Religious or political gatherings and other activities protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. (7) Activities for which the regulation of noise has been preempted by Federal law. (8) Public and private transportation, refuse collection and sanitation services. Sec. 16.1-6. Motor vehicle maximum sound levels. (a) No person shall operate or cause to be -operated a public or private motor vehicle or motorcycle on a public right-of-way at any time in such a manner that the sound level emitted by the • motor vehicle or motorcycle when measured at a distance of fifty feet or more, exceeds the level set forth in the following table: