Romeoville's Noise Ordinances: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles noise ordinances a little differently. In Romeoville, Illinois, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Quiet Hours

Romeoville regulates noise through its nuisance ordinance (§93.02 — Noise, Disturbing of the Peace, Contractor Noise). The Village does not publish specific decibel limits or designated quiet hours in its code. Noise complaints are handled by Romeoville Police Department at 815-886-7219. Will County's 10 PM–7 AM standard may apply as a reference.

Key details: Code: §93.02 — Noise/Disturbing the Peace. Quiet Hours: Not specifically codified in Village code. Will County Reference: 10 PM – 7 AM in residential areas. Enforcement: Romeoville Police 815-886-7219.

Quiet-hours violations are infractions with fines of $100 for a first offense, $250 for a second offense within 12 months, and up to $500 for subsequent offenses. Repeat violations may result in misdemeanor charges.

Construction Hours

Romeoville's §93.02 covers contractor noise as part of nuisance provisions. The Village Building Division oversees construction activity compliance. Specific construction hour restrictions are enforced through the nuisance ordinance and building permit conditions. Contact the Building Division at 815-886-7200 for current construction hour requirements.

Key details: Code: §93.02 — Contractor Noise provisions. Permits: Building Division 815-886-7200. Complaints: Romeoville Police 815-886-7219. State Law: No IL statewide construction hour limit.

Construction outside permitted hours carries fines of $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Stop-work orders may be issued for repeat offenders.

Barking Dogs

Barking dog complaints in Romeoville are handled by Animal Control at 815-886-1018. Pets found roaming streets are impounded with a $45 pickup fee plus $10/day boarding. All dogs and cats 6 months or older must have a rabies tag per Illinois law and a Village tag ($4/year, $2 for seniors).

Key details: Animal Control: 815-886-1018. Impound Fee: $45 pickup + $10/day boarding. Village Tag: $4/year ($2 seniors). State Law: 510 ILCS 5 — rabies vaccination required.

First offense results in a written warning. Second offense within 12 months carries a $75 fine. Third and subsequent offenses are $150–$300. Chronic cases may result in animal impoundment.

The Bottom Line

Romeoville's noise ordinances rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Romeoville is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Romeoville can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.