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Noise Ordinances in Peoria County, IL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Peoria County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

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

Construction Hours

Illinois fixes no statewide construction hours, so limits come from the city. Peoria's Sec. 15-69 flags powered blowers, fans, and engines plainly audible 50 feet away between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The state noise law, 415 ILCS 5/24, bars disruptive noise crossing property lines.

Peoria County Construction Noise Hours

Some Restrictions

415 ILCS 5/24

No person shall emit beyond the boundaries of his property any noise that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of life or with any lawful business or activity, so as to violate any regulation or standard adopted by the Board under this Act.

Barking Dogs

Peoria County treats a dog that disturbs neighbors with excessive barking or caterwauling as a nuisance animal under its animal control code. A supported complaint can trigger a hearing officer review and fines starting at $75 for a first offense, climbing to $300 for repeat violations within a year.

Peoria County Barking Dog Nuisance Rule

Some Restrictions

Peoria County Code §§ 5-9, 5-12

Sec. 5-9. - Animal considered a nuisance. (a)No person owning, possessing or harboring any animal within the county shall permit said animal to become a nuisance...shall be considered a nuisance if said animal:...(3)Causes a disturbance by excessive barking, caterwauling or other noisemaking. (This subsection does not apply to animals defined as "livestock" in Chapters 505 through 510 ILCS.)......

Noise Ordinances by City in Peoria County

1 cities in Peoria County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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