Champaign, IL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Champaign, IL.
Ordinance Summary
Champaign, IL noise ordinances (Chapter 21) prohibit sounds clearly audible beyond property lines during certain hours. Amplified sound is generally restricted from 11 PM to 7 AM on weekdays and midnight to 7 AM on weekends/holidays. Construction activities are typically prohibited between 10 PM and 7 AM. Violations are subject to fines, and police officers must witness the noise for corrective action.
Quiet Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 11PM-7AM (for amplified sound); Friday, Saturday, and Sunday preceding a federal holiday, and July 3rd: 12AM-7AM (for amplified sound). Construction: 10PM-7AM.
Police Non-Emergency
217-333-8911Decibel Limits
"The City of Champaign municipal code does not explicitly specify decibel limits for noise. State-level Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) Noise Regulations may apply at a broader level."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Construction activities are prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Permitted between 7:00 a.m. and midnight on Friday, Saturday, any Sunday immediately before a federal holiday, and July 3rd. Permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday. In commercial areas, sound amplification devices may be used between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. if not clearly audible at the boundary line of any residential unit or for an unreasonable length of time.
The noise ordinance cross-references 'Animals disturbing the peace, § 7-10'. Complaints about animal noise can be reported to the non-emergency police/animal control number.
The non-vehicular noise provisions do not apply to motor vehicles in operation on a public right-of-way as defined in the Illinois Vehicle Code. However, there is a specific fine for 'Noise – vehicle equipment' (§ 21-33). Illinois State Law also addresses excessive engine braking noise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
Sunday-Thursday: 11PM-7AM (for amplified sound); Friday, Saturday, and Sunday preceding a federal holiday, and July 3rd: 12AM-7AM (for amplified sound). Construction: 10PM-7AM..
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: 217-333-8911.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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