Does Peoria County, IL have its own construction hours ordinance?

No. Peoria County, IL does not appear to have a local construction hours ordinance, Illinois state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Illinois Compiled Statutes.

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Peoria County, IL Noise Ordinances: Construction Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Construction hours in Peoria County, IL, sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances, set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.

Key Facts

State hours: None set
Peoria code: Sec. 15-69, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Audible test: 50 feet, prima facie
State law: 415 ILCS 5/24

Summary

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.

City-specific rules exist: Peoria has its own construction hours rules that differ from Peoria County's county-level regulations. If you live in Peoria, check the city-specific page instead.

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.

Source: Illinois Compiled StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

No Illinois statute sets blanket construction hours, so Peoria works through its noise code and nuisance law. Sec. 15-69 makes the operation of any blower, power fan, electric motor, or internal combustion engine between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., plainly audible 50 feet away, prima facie evidence of a violation, though parking-lot sweeping and snow removal in business districts are exempt at all hours. Statewide, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/24) forbids emitting noise beyond your property line that unreasonably interferes with neighbors, enforced through the Illinois Pollution Control Board. Unincorporated county noise falls to the Sheriff.

Violations & Fines

Running noisy equipment in violation of Sec. 15-69 brings a city ordinance fine. Environmental noise violations under 415 ILCS 5/24 are handled by the Illinois Pollution Control Board with civil penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours can construction run in Peoria?

Peoria sets no blanket construction curfew, but Sec. 15-69 treats blowers, fans, and engines plainly audible 50 feet away between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. as a violation. Business-district lot clearing is exempt.

Can I report early-morning construction noise?

Yes. In the City of Peoria, call code enforcement or police; countywide, invoke the state environmental noise law, 415 ILCS 5/24, which bars disruptive noise crossing property lines.

Sources & Official References

[1]Illinois Compiled Statutes

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