Quiet Hours: Chicago vs Des Plaines
How do quiet hours rules compare between Chicago, IL and Des Plaines, IL?
Chicago and Des Plaines have similar restriction levels.
Chicago, IL
Cook County
Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 8-32 (Environmental Noise Ordinance) sets quiet hours at 10 PM–8 AM within 600 feet of residential areas. Amplified sound on private open space must comply with strict limits after 10 PM.
View full Chicago rules →Des Plaines, IL
Cook County
Des Plaines Municipal Code §6-2-7 establishes quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 10 AM on weekends and holidays. Noise exceeding 50 dB during quiet hours is prohibited.
View full Des Plaines rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Chicago | Des Plaines |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MCC §8-32 (Environmental Noise Ordinance) | Des Plaines MC §6-2-7 |
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM–8 AM (600 ft of residential) | - |
| Amplified Sound | Max 80 dB(A) at 10 ft on public way | - |
| Private Events | End by 9 PM for amplified sound | - |
| Report | 311 | - |
| Quiet Hours (Weekday) | - | 10 PM–7 AM |
| Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday) | - | 11 PM–10 AM |
| dB Limit (Quiet Hours) | - | 50 dB at property line / 40 dB inside structures |
| dB Limit (Other Times) | - | 65 dB at property line / 55 dB inside structures |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Chicago FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Chicago?
Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 8-32 (Environmental Noise Ordinance) sets quiet hours at 10 PM–8 AM within 600 feet of residential areas. Amplified sound on private open space must comply with strict limits after 10 PM.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Chicago?
Code: MCC §8-32 (Environmental Noise Ordinance). Quiet Hours: 10 PM–8 AM (600 ft of residential). Amplified Sound: Max 80 dB(A) at 10 ft on public way. Private Events: End by 9 PM for amplified sound.
Des Plaines FAQ
What are the quiet hours in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines Municipal Code §6-2-7 establishes quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM weekdays and 11 PM to 10 AM on weekends and holidays. Noise exceeding 50 dB during quiet hours is prohibited.
What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in Des Plaines?
Code: Des Plaines MC §6-2-7. Quiet Hours (Weekday): 10 PM–7 AM. Quiet Hours (Weekend/Holiday): 11 PM–10 AM. dB Limit (Quiet Hours): 50 dB at property line / 40 dB inside structures.
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