Noise Ordinances in Madison County, IL (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Madison County, Illinois.
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Quiet Hours
Running a mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder or lawn and garden tool outdoors in a residential area of unincorporated Madison County between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Central Standard Time is a nuisance violation under County Code Section 53.05(G) if the noise crosses a residential property line. It is a separate curfew from the county's amplified-sound rule and its construction-noise rule, aimed specifically at yard and shop tools that homeowners run themselves.
Madison County IL Power Tool Quiet Hours
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 53.05(G)
The following shall be declared a nuisance and shall be unlawful: ... (G) For any person to operate or permit the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool used outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST so as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary; and
Construction Hours
Construction, drilling or demolition equipment cannot be run in unincorporated Madison County between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on any day, or at any time on a Sunday or county-recognized holiday, if the sound crosses a residential real property boundary and creates a noise disturbance. County Code Section 53.05(F) carves out public service utilities and bona fide emergencies, but everyone else building or demolishing near a residence has to work inside that window.
Madison County IL Construction Noise Hours
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code §§ 53.03, 53.05(F)
HOLIDAYS. For purposes of the application of this chapter, the following shall be considered holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ... (F) (1) For any person to operate or permit the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling or demolition work in such a manner that the sound therefrom creates a noise disturbance ...
Barking Dogs
In unincorporated Madison County, letting any animal cause frequent or long continued noise that disturbs the comfort or repose of an ordinary person is declared a nuisance and a violation under County Code Section 53.05(D). The rule sits inside the county's general noise chapter, so a first conviction draws a fine of $50 to $250 and any later offense draws $150 to $1,000, with community service possible on top.
Madison County IL Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 53.05(D)
The following shall be declared a nuisance and shall be unlawful: ... (D) For any person to keep any animal, which, by causing frequent or long continued noise, shall disturb the comfort or repose of any ordinary person;
Leaf Blower Rules
Madison County bans mechanically powered lawn and garden tools, including leaf blowers, saws, sanders, drills and grinders, used outdoors in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST if the noise crosses a residential property line. The rule applies only in unincorporated county territory.
Madison County Leaf Blower Curfew
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 53.05(G)
For any person to operate or permit the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool used outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST so as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary
Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound
Unincorporated Madison County bars audible amplified sound overnight. Code § 53.05(C) makes it unlawful for any radio, television, musical instrument or live music, from a business, residence or elsewhere, to be plainly audible outside the property line between 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
Madison County IL Amplified Sound Curfew
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 53.05(C)
(C) For any person to operate or play any radio, television, musical instrument or similar device or to produce live music, sound or noise in any manner which produces or reproduces sound or noise, whether from a business, residence or any other premises, in such a manner as to be plainly audible outside of the real property boundary of such business, residence or other premises between the h...
Vehicle Noise
Madison County makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle or internal combustion engine that is excessively loud enough to disturb people across a residential property line, including noise from a defective or modified exhaust, rapid acceleration or deceleration, engine revving, or tire squealing.
Madison County Loud Vehicle Noise Rule
Some RestrictionsMadison County Code § 53.05(H)
For any person to operate a motor vehicle or any internal combustion engine, which is excessively loud, so as to disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons across a residential real property boundary. This includes excessive noise levels as the result of a defective or modified exhaust system or as a result of any one or more of the following: unnecessary rapid acceleration, deceleration, ...
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