Quiet hours in Lake County, IL — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Lake County Public Nuisance Ordinance prohibits sound from amplification equipment audible at 100 feet or more from the source, or exceeding 70 dB(A) at the neighboring property line. Applies to unincorporated areas only.
Lake County Public Nuisance Ordinance regulates noise in unincorporated areas. It is a public nuisance to operate sound amplification equipment that can be heard at 100 feet or more from the source vehicle, 100 feet from the property line of the source property, or that exceeds 70 dB(A) (slow meter response) at the neighboring property line. Chapter 94 of the Lake County Code also regulates construction hours and noise. Nuisance complaints handled through Code Enforcement Hearing process. Report violations to Building and Engineering at 847-377-4444.
First offense: $100 to $250 typical. Repeat: up to $750. Chronic violations may result in court appearance.
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