Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 8-32 (Environmental Noise Ordinance) sets quiet hours at 10 PM–8 AM within 600 feet of residential areas. Amplified sound on private open space must comply with strict limits after 10 PM.
MCC Chapter 8-32 establishes noise standards. General quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM within 600 feet of any residential district. Loading/unloading causing noise disturbances prohibited between 10 PM–7 AM. Amplified sound on public way limited to 80 dB(A) at 10 feet or no more than 10 dB above ambient. After 10 PM, amplified sound on private open space must not be audible at 100 feet or more from property line. Special events amplified sound must end by 9 PM.
Violations subject to escalating fines. Report via 311 or CDPH enforcement.
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Chicago Noise Ordinance MCC §8-32 prohibits animal noise disturbing neighbors. Chicago Animal Care and Control enforces barking dog complaints.
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