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This section of the Crystal Lake municipal ordinance establishes 30 different classes of liquor licenses, detailing the specific permissions and operational hours for each class, along with their corresponding annual fees.

This section outlines general rules and regulations for special events in Lockport, including limitations on frequency, duration, hours of operation, and requirements for tents, sound, protective barriers, and fire access.

This section declares properties with two or more specific criminal offenses occurring within a 12-month period as chronic public nuisances. It aims to encourage property owners to eliminate illicit activities and provides a method for abating such nuisances.

This section defines key terms used throughout the Special Event Regulations chapter. It clarifies terminology related to event types, participants, and operational aspects like route closures.

This ordinance requires food vendor trucks to obtain a license from the village clerk, setting a limit of seven licenses annually, a fee of $100, and specific operational dates and locations. Licenses are valid from May 1 to October 31 and require health and insurance inspections.

This section of the Harwood Heights municipal code outlines general provisions for business districts, including restrictions on residential uses, requirements for enclosed business operations, limitations on truck parking, and standards for outdoor dining areas.

This section outlines prohibitions for establishments selling alcoholic beverages, including restrictions on dancing locations, adherence to noise ordinances, prohibition of harboring fugitives, limitations on free alcohol dispensing, and strict rules against prostitution and lewdness. It also defines prohibited conduct and employee-patron interactions.

This section prohibits block party activities that create nuisances, undue hazards, disturbances to public peace, or excessive burdens on public services. It also clarifies that the village noise ordinance remains in effect, alcohol cannot be sold, and certain recreational equipment is restricted to private property.

This section classifies alcoholic beverage licenses for restaurants in North Aurora into three tiers: Class A (large restaurants), Class B (small restaurants), and Class C (limited restaurants), each with specific allowances for food service, square footage, ancillary sales, video gaming, entertainment, fees, and application review processes.

This section defines three classes of liquor licenses in Gilberts: Class A for general retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on and off-premises consumption, Class B for beer and wine sales for on-premises consumption only, and Class C for special events with specific conditions and limitations.

This section regulates the outdoor service of food and beverages by restaurants and taverns in McCullom Lake from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with specific hours and conditions. It also emphasizes adherence to the village's Noise Ordinance.

This section outlines the purpose and authority for impounding vehicles in Northlake as an enforcement procedure to protect public peace, safety, and welfare. It details the circumstances under which police can impound vehicles and defines who is considered the "owner of record" for these purposes.

This section declares excessive sound a hazard to public health and welfare, aiming to prevent it. It defines terms like A-weighting, ambient sound level, background sound level, bass rumble, and commercial property, and establishes its applicability to noise originating from industrial property.

This section authorizes the impoundment of vehicles used in connection with specific illegal activities, making the registered owner liable for an administrative fee of $550.00 in addition to towing and storage costs. The enumerated violations include those related to vehicle seizure and forfeiture, driving under the influence, felonies, drug offenses, weapon offenses, and driving with a suspended or revoked license (with exceptions).

This section outlines permitted obstructions in various yards within Bloomingdale, including architectural features, vegetation, fences, driveways, and accessory structures. It specifies limitations on certain obstructions, such as depth restrictions for porches and steps, and sightline considerations for corner side yards.

This ordinance prohibits keeping animals that disturb the peace with loud noises, specifically defining consistent dog barking as a violation and outlining complaint procedures for residents and enforcement officers.

This section prohibits the operation of vehicles emitting dangerous smoke or fumes, vehicles with improper nonskid devices, vehicles making unusually loud noises, and vehicles with illegally tinted windshields or front side windows. It also establishes prima facie proof of control for registered vehicle owners.

This section of Elmhurst's municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms related to noise measurement and characteristics. It defines concepts such as ambient noise, 'A' band level, Bel, Decibel, Spectrum, Sound pressure level, Band pressure level, Cycle, and Frequency.

This section outlines restrictions for street performers in Chicago, including operating hours, prohibitions against blocking public passage and private property access, and specific noise level limitations.

This section establishes operational and vehicle standards for scavengers in Burbank, focusing on noise control and restricted hours for refuse collection to minimize disruption.

This section of the North Aurora municipal ordinance establishes sound level limitations for nonresidential properties. It specifies maximum permissible effective source noise levels based on the type of receiving property and time of day, and details how to determine source and effective source noise levels.

This section outlines the procedures for conducting sound measurements for noise control purposes, including conditions for measurement, equipment usage, and reporting requirements.

This section prohibits the creation of loud, unnecessary, or unusual noises that disturb the peace, comfort, health, or safety of others. It specifically lists examples of prohibited noises, such as excessive horn use and amplified sound from radios or instruments, with a time restriction for amplified sound.

This section adopts specific Illinois administrative code provisions regarding noise and defines key terms related to zoning classifications, construction, and parties responsible for noise.

This section outlines specific activities and situations that are exempt from the provisions of Article IV of the Norridge municipal ordinance. Exemptions cover governmental entities, emergency repairs and noises, snow removal, certain property uses regulated by zoning, specific transportation sounds, and authorized events.