Madison County, IL Noise Ordinances: Leaf Blower Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Curfew hours
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. CST
- Covered tools
- Saws, sanders, drills, grinders, lawn/garden tools
- Trigger
- Noise disturbance crossing residential boundary
- First offense fine
- $50 to $250
- Subsequent offense fine
- $150 to $1,000
- Applies to
- Unincorporated county only
Summary
Madison County bans mechanically powered lawn and garden tools, including leaf blowers, saws, sanders, drills and grinders, used outdoors in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST if the noise crosses a residential property line. The rule applies only in unincorporated county territory.
For any person to operate or permit the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool used outdoors in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST so as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary
Full Breakdown
05(G). m. Central Standard Time if the sound causes a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary. 03 as sound that causes annoyance or disturbs humans, has adverse psychological or physiological effects, endangers health or safety, or causes annoyance to a person of normal sensitivities. 02, is to prevent noise that endangers physical and emotional health, interferes with legitimate business and recreational activities, and depresses property values. 06 carves out exceptions for permitted band or orchestra performances, church bells and chimes, emergency vehicle noise, and organized school or county-authorized public events, but leaf blowers and yard tools are not among the listed exceptions.
07 makes the chapter take precedence over any conflicting neighborhood covenants. This rule governs only unincorporated Madison County; Alton, Granite City, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Wood River and the other incorporated cities and villages enforce their own separate noise codes within their limits.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of Chapter 53, including the Section 53.05(G) power-tool curfew, is a misdemeanor under Section 53.99. A first offense carries a fine of $50 to $250; a subsequent offense carries a fine of $150 to $1,000, plus court costs. Courts may also order community service to be completed within one year of sentencing, and each day a violation continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a leaf blower before 6 a.m. in unincorporated Madison County?
Does the leaf blower curfew apply inside Alton or Edwardsville?
What happens if I get cited for violating the tool curfew?
Sources & Official References
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