Construction hours in Lake County, IL — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Chapter 94 of the Lake County Code regulates construction hours and noise in unincorporated areas. Standard construction hours apply with enforcement through the code enforcement hearing process.
Lake County Code Chapter 94 regulates construction hours, noise, junk and debris, and inoperable vehicles in unincorporated areas. Construction activity that creates excessive noise outside of permitted hours may be cited through the Code Enforcement Hearing process. Contact Building and Engineering at 847-377-4444 for specific construction hour restrictions. Emergency repairs and public utility work may be exempt.
First offense: $150 to $300 typical. Stop-work orders for repeated violations. Repeat: up to $750 per day.
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