Noise from Specific Sources in Waukegan, IL (2026)
1 verified noise from specific sources rules for Waukegan, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Generator Noise
Waukegan caps standby generator noise at 75 decibels measured at the property line after screening, and requires the unit sit in the interior side or rear yard behind screening 1.5 feet taller than the generator, under UDO Section 9.03.C.16.
Waukegan Backup Generator Noise and Screening Limit
Some RestrictionsWaukegan UDO Sec. 9.03.C.16.a-c
16.Electrical Generator.a.Location. Electrical generators may be located in the interior side and rear yard only.b.Screening. Electrical generators must be screened with dense plants or sound attenuating fencing. The height of the screening must be 1.5 feet higher than the top of the generator.c.Environmental performance standards. The maximum noise generated after screening is installed may no...
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