Construction hours in Aurora, IL — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Aurora restricts construction noise in residential areas. Activities creating noise disturbance at residential property boundaries are prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM under the Unified Development Ordinance unless authorized by a temporary permit.
Aurora's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 4.11.2 establishes operating standards including noise restrictions for construction and other activities. Activities that create a noise disturbance to a residential real property boundary between 10 PM and 7 AM are prohibited unless authorized by a temporary permit. The city code also requires minimization of construction activity impact on residential neighborhoods per Section 22-137. Construction equipment must have functioning mufflers. Emergency repairs are exempt from hour restrictions.
Noise violation: fine up to $250 first offense. Stop-work orders possible for egregious violations. Repeat offenses: up to $750.
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