Naperville, IL
Noise Code
The official quiet hours, decibel limits, and enforcement protocols for Naperville, IL.
Ordinance Summary
Naperville, IL noise ordinances establish quiet hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. for residential and commercial zones. Decibel limits vary by zoning district and time of day, with specific rules for construction, landscaping, amplified sound near schools, and excessive animal barking. Violations can result in fines.
Quiet Hours
7PM-7AM
Police Non-Emergency
(630) 420-6666Decibel Limits
"Light industrial zones are limited to 70 dBA (day and night), and industrial zones to 80 dBA (day and night)."
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Specific Noise Restrictions
Noises from customary construction work and ground maintenance are exempt from limitations between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The use of loudspeakers, amplifiers, or organized chanting/shouting within 300 feet of a school is presumed to disturb the peace.
Excessive barking is defined as continuous for 10 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., or more than 2 minutes between 10:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., if it disturbs the peace.
It is illegal under state law to have a modified muffler on a vehicle. Naperville police enforce a zero-tolerance policy for noisy mufflers.
Commercial landscape contractors performing work on single-family or duplex residential structures cannot operate before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quiet Hours?
7PM-7AM.
Construction?
Usually limited to daytime hours (e.g. 7am-6pm). Check 'Specific Restrictions' above.
Who to call?
Use Non-Emergency Police: (630) 420-6666.
Fines?
Commonly range from $50 to $500 for initial offenses.
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