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Noise Ordinances in McLean County, IL (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated McLean County, Illinois.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of McLean County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Quiet Hours

McLean County's camping rules require noise be kept to a minimum between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in every county campground, protecting the peace and quiet of camping areas at Comlara Park and West Park under Code § 282-4E.

McLean County Park Quiet Hours 10 PM to 8 AM

Some Restrictions

McLean County Code § 282-4E

Quiet hours. Noise shall be kept to a minimum between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. prevailing time to preserve the peace and quiet of any camping area.

Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound

McLean County bars outdoor amplified sound after 11:00 p.m. at breweries and distilleries within 500 feet of an R-1 or R-2 district or any lot with a principal-use dwelling.

McLean County 11 PM Amplified Sound Cutoff

Some Restrictions

McLean County Code § 350-43ZZ(3)

No outdoor amplified sound will be permitted after 11:00 p.m. within 500 feet of an R-1 or R-2 District or any lot containing a dwelling as a principal use.

Decibel Limits

McLean County caps small wind energy systems at 60 decibels measured at the closest property line, with an allowance for short-term events like utility outages or severe wind storms to exceed the limit.

McLean County 60-Decibel Cap on Small Wind Systems

Some Restrictions

McLean County Code § 350-43XX(2)

Noise. The small wind energy system shall not exceed a noise level of 60 decibels as measured at the closest property line. The noise level may be exceeded during short-term events such as utility outages and/or severe wind storms.

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