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Noise Ordinance Overview
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Official Decibel Limits
volume_up"Motor vehicles on highways with speed limits 35 mph or less are limited to 74 dB(A), or 76 dB(A) when operating on a grade exceeding three percent, measured at 50 feet. Police consider noise audible 30 feet away a violation."
AI Executive Summary
Joliet, IL noise ordinances prohibit excessive sound under its Noise Pollution Control Ordinance (Article IX, Sec. 21-131). This includes construction noise between 9:30 PM and 7:00 AM near homes or hospitals, and amplified residential sound audible beyond property lines from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM. Public noise/sound equipment is generally restricted from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction
It is unlawful to use piledrivers, shovels, hammers, derricks, hoists, tractors, rollers, or other mechanical apparatus powered by fuel or electricity in construction operations between 9:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. This restriction applies within 600 feet of any residential or hospital building, with exceptions for public improvements and public service utilities.
Amplified Sound
A person may not use sound equipment that produces sound audible beyond the property line of a residence in a residential area between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Additionally, a person may not make noise or use sound equipment in public between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Events with loud sound amplification may require a permit from the City of Joliet's Business Services Division.
Animals
Animal complaints can be filed through the police department. For issues specifically concerning dogs or cats, contact Joliet Township Animal Control at 815-725-0333.
Vehicles
Operating a motor vehicle in a manner that causes squealing, screeching, or other tire noise from contact with the ground due to rapid acceleration or excessive speed is prohibited, except during emergency operations to avoid imminent danger. Operating sound equipment in a vehicle that is audible or causes a vibration 30 feet from the equipment is also prohibited.
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