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McHenry · 11.8A-2

Home Occupations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for home occupations in McHenry, focusing on performance standards to ensure they do not negatively impact surrounding properties or the residential character of neighborhoods. Key requirements include the operator being a permanent resident, limitations on non-resident employees, and the prohibition of exterior evidence of the business.

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principal structure or five hundred (500) square feet (whichever is less), may be devoted to the home occupation. 13. Home occupations must comply with all City ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to Residential or Residentially zoned areas, including, but not limited to, performance standards (such as, but not limited to, noise, vibration, odor, nuisances, lighting, driveways, commercial and recreational vehicles, etc.). 14. Wholesale, retail, manufacturing, boarding, repair or warehouse business shall be prohibited unless they comply with all provisions

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Tinley Park · 76.16

Operation Upon Public Streets

Summary

This section prohibits the operation of motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on Tinley Park streets unless specific requirements are met. These requirements include operator licensing, vehicle compliance with state and local laws, a functional and unaltered exhaust system, and operator proficiency.

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state and by the ordinances of the village. (C) The operator shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the motor vehicle laws of the state and ordinances of the village. (D) The vehicle shall be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order, sufficient to prevent excessive or unusual noises; and no such vehicle shall be equipped with any muffler cut-out, removable exhaust pipe cover, or any by-pass in a muffler, or any muffler from which...baffle plates, screens, or other original internal parts have been removed or altered, nor shall any such vehicle be equipped with an exhaust system which has been modified in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the exhaust system originally installed on the vehicle, nor shall such vehicle be equipped with an exhaust system which has been modified or altered in any way from that furnished

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Mount Prospect · 18.1101

Operation Of Motorcycles Or Motor Driven Cycles Upon A Public Street

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for operating motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on public streets within Mount Prospect. It mandates valid licensing, vehicle compliance with state and local laws, and specific exhaust system standards to control noise.

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ordinances of the village. C. The operator shall operate said vehicle in accordance with the motor vehicle laws of the state of Illinois and ordinances of the village. D. Such vehicle shall be equipped with an exhaust system in good working order, sufficient to prevent excessive or unusual noises; and no such vehicle shall be equipped with any muffler cutout, removable exhaust pipe cover or any bypass in a muffler, or any muffler from which the baffle plates, screens

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Aurora · 49.108.10

"Ori" Office, Research And Light Industry District

Summary

This section establishes the Office, Research and Light Industry (ORI) district to support the city's comprehensive plan by guiding the location and intensity of industrial development. It aims to create a park-like setting for compatible research, office, warehousing, and light manufacturing uses, while controlling environmental impacts and providing visual separation from other districts.

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development and ORI office, research and light industry districts, shall be so constructed and operated as to comply with the performance standards hereinafter set forth governing noise, odors, glare, exterior lighting, vibration, smoke, particulate matter, gases, hazards, waste, and others. No use already established on the effective date of this ordinance shall be so altered or modified as to conflict with or further conflict with the performance standards applicable to such cases. The performance standards set forth in this subsection...compliance with the performance standards set forth in this subsection of this ordinance. In the event that a building or structure is erected in an RD research and development or ORI office, research and light industry districts, but the particular use is not known (for example, speculative buildings), then no such certification will be required until such time as the specific use can be designated. Standards. Noise standards shall be those measurement and administrative procedures most-recently adopted

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Riverdale · 9.24.050

Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the use of sound amplifiers within Riverdale village limits, prohibiting their operation on Sundays, late at night, or early in the morning, and within proximity to hospitals or churches during services. Exemptions are provided for radios in homes and private vehicles under specific conditions, and for permitted public parades.

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private pleasure vehicles when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of fifty feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. C. No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane or indecent language or sounds

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Mokena · 3.10.3

Restrictions On Licenses

Summary

This section restricts the use of sound amplification devices by licensees within Mokena. It prohibits their use on Sundays, after 8 PM, before 8 AM, and near places of worship during services. Exemptions are provided for radios in homes and private vehicles, and for devices used in permitted public parades or processions.

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vehicles, when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at o distance of fifty feet (50') from such vehicle nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. C. No person shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane or indecent language or sounds

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Dolton · 133.009

Loudspeakers

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the operation of loudspeakers or amplifiers that broadcast sound over public streets or places. It includes exceptions for governmental agencies, radios in homes and private vehicles (under certain audibility conditions), and permitted public parades or processions.

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pleasure vehicles when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. (B) No person shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane or indecent language or sounds

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Zion · 30.62

Same—Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the use and operation of licensed devices within Zion, primarily focusing on noise control by setting specific hours of operation on different days of the week and prohibiting excessive noise in residential areas. It also outlines exceptions for specific situations and entities.

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pleasure vehicles when the radios are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the city. (c) No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane or indecent language or sounds

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Ford Heights · 10.871

Restrictions on sound devices

Summary

This section restricts the use of sound devices within Ford Heights by setting time limits, specifying buffer zones around hospitals and churches during funerals, and prohibiting offensive or illegal content. It also includes exemptions for radios in homes and private vehicles, as well as for permitted public parades.

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private pleasure vehicles, when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. (c) Prohibited sound. No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device, any lewd, obscene, profane, incitement to riot

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Bartlett · 3.22.3

Amplifier Permit Regulations

Summary

This section regulates the operation of amplifiers in Bartlett by requiring permits for noise levels audible beyond 150 feet during specific hours. It also outlines restrictions near hospitals and religious institutions, and allows for extended permits under certain conditions.

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hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and eleven o’clock (11:00) P.M. on Friday and Saturday. D. This section shall not apply to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in a public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the Village. E. Whenever the Planning and Development Services Director or designee determines that it is in the public interest, an extended amplifier permit may be issued authorizing...clock (6:00) A.M. F. An amplifier permit may be denied by the Planning and Development Services Director or designee from an applicant who has previously received documented complaints by the Police Department or Code Enforcement of excessive noise or extending the amplification beyond the permitted hours of operation. The Planning and Development Services Director may impose limitations and conditions as part of any amplifier permit to protect the health, peace, and safety of others within the Village

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Schiller Park · 94.17

Exception

Summary

This section exempts radios in homes and private vehicles from sound amplifier regulations if not audible beyond 50 feet. It also exempts noise and musical devices used in permitted public parades.

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private pleasure vehicles when the same are operated in a manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from the vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the Village. ('73 Code

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Palatine · 6.6

Control of animals

Summary

This section prohibits animals from running at large within the village and establishes specific regulations for tethering animals, including requirements for water, shelter, tether length, and attachment. It also restricts animals from food establishments and public buildings.

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tethered in cases of extreme weather conditions. d. No dog shall be tethered within 200 yards of a school. e. No person shall permit a tethered dog to bark, whine, howl or make excess noises so as to cause a nuisance nor permit any animal, whether registered or not, to enter any public body of water, pond, fountain, or stream. f. Persons who utilize invisible fencing to contain any animal must set back the invisible fence from the public right...other animal, which has been declared a dangerous dog or vicious by the local health or police authorities or under the laws or ordinances of any other jurisdiction. (8) To permit any dog, cat, or other animal to howl, yelp, whine, or meow or bark or make noise in such a manner as to disturb any person or neighborhood. (9) To allow any place where any animal is or may be kept to become unclean or unsanitary. (10) To harbor

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Chicago Heights · 29.17

Exceptions to article provisions

Summary

This section exempts radios in private vehicles from noise regulations if they are not audible beyond 30 feet. It also exempts musical devices used in permitted public parades or processions.

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vehicles, when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of thirty (30) feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the city. (Code

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Lyons · 4.1.7

Revocation Or Suspension Of License; Penalty

Summary

This section outlines the process for suspending or revoking business licenses in Lyons, or levying fines, for violations of license terms or other relevant ordinances. It details the administrative authority, hearing procedures, and requirements for issuing a decision.

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issued under the provisions of this chapter, after a determination that the licensed business, its owner, employees or agents, have violated any terms of the license or ordinances that regulate the business or use in question or provide minimum standards for property maintenance, signs, building construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, noise, dust or other emissions. 2. In lieu of or in addition to the suspension or revocation of a license, the village president or the village president's designee...that the license has been revoked. A copy of said order shall be served on the licensee. D. Payment Of Hearing Costs: Any licensee determined to have violated any of the terms of the license or ordinances which deal with the license shall pay to the village the costs of the hearing including attorney fees. The village president or the village president's designee shall determine the costs incurred by the village for said hearing, and the licensee shall

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Phoenix · 22.490

Restrictions on sound devices

Summary

This section restricts the operation of sound devices by licensees within village limits, setting time limits and location restrictions near hospitals and churches. It also prohibits certain types of offensive or illegal content from being broadcast.

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pleasure vehicles, when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. (c) Prohibited sound. No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device, any lewd, obscene, profane, incitement to riot

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South Elgin · 71.50

Sound Amplification Devices

Summary

This ordinance prohibits operating a sound amplification system in a motor vehicle that can be heard from 75 feet or more outside the vehicle on public streets. Exceptions are made for emergency assistance, hazardous situation warnings, authorized emergency vehicles, and permitted public parades or processions.

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roadway unless such system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation. This section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. (Ord. 2000-11, passed

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Naperville · 3.9.6

EXCEPTIONS

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to the chapter's regulations, exempting certain noise-producing activities such as radios in homes and private vehicles, permitted parades, and authorized recreational activities at subdivision pools, schools, colleges, and public parks within specific hours.

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when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from such home or vehicle. 1.2. Parades: Noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the City. (Ord. 08-086, 5-6-2008) 1.3. Recreational Activities: The authorized use of subdivision pools for swim meets and recreational facilities within the property

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Plainfield · 6.239

Exceptions

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to noise regulations, specifically for radios in private vehicles and musical devices in permitted parades. It also allows the Village Board to issue amplifier licenses for community events held by non-profit or community service organizations.

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vehicles, when the same are operated in such a manner as not to be audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which are operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the Village; and (2) Community events: The village board may issue amplifier licenses to not-for-profit or community service organizations for community events. Such license shall

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Stickney · 22.141

Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the use of permitted devices within Stickney village limits to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It also prohibits their use within two blocks of a hospital or church during funeral services, with exceptions for home radios, private pleasure vehicles, and permitted public parades.

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private pleasure vehicles, when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle, nor to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which is operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of this village. (Code

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Hillside · 58.145

Restrictions

Summary

This section restricts the use of amplified devices within Hillside village limits by setting daily time restrictions and geographical limitations around hospitals and churches. It also exempts radios in homes and private vehicles under certain conditions, and prohibits obscene or misleading content.

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private pleasure vehicles, when the same are operated in such manner as not to be audible at a distance of 50 feet from such vehicle, or to noise devices, bands, or other musical devices used in any public parade or procession which are operated under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village. (c) No licensee shall cause or permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any obscene, as defined in 720 ILCS 5/11-20

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Woodridge · 9.10.2

Provisions Regarding Noise

Summary

This section establishes noise restrictions for nonresidential uses in Woodridge, aligning with State of Illinois standards and referencing specific local building and nuisance codes. It outlines exceptions for emergency devices, certain construction activities, and vehicle sounds related to industrial property access.

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nonresidential uses: A. Sound pressure levels shall be in keeping with current State of Illinois standards as prescribed by the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Subtitle H: Noise), as may be amended from time to time. B. Requirements of the Village of Woodridge Building Code Section: 8-1A-16 and Nuisance Ordinance Section: 4-1-1.N shall apply. C. Exceptions: The following activity shall be exempted from the rules and regulations of this Subsection

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South Chicago Heights · 50.190

Limitations on noise and sound amplification

Summary

This section limits noise and sound amplification from devices and musical instruments in public and private spaces in South Chicago Heights. It sets a decibel limit relative to average conversational level at a distance and includes specific rules for motor vehicles and exceptions for emergency vehicles and permitted public events.

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unless such system is being operated to request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation. (d) This section does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, nor to noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any public parade, procession, or event which is conducted under a permit in accordance with the ordinances of the village

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Franklin Park · 4.3.3

Duties

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This section outlines the duties of the board of health, energy and natural resources concerning environmental control. It includes supervising environmental laws, reviewing permit applications for new or altered facilities, and conducting inspections and tests to ensure compliance with pollution regulations.

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duties of the board of health, energy and natural resources in relation to environmental control shall be: (1) To supervise the execution of all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to smoke abatement, air pollution, water pollution, sanitation, contamination of air, land or water, industrial, residential and commercial waste disposal, noise abatement, and any and all other matters relating to the quality of the environment of the village. (2) Examine lists of emissions and corrective equipment submitted with applications...matters related to environmental control within or affecting the village that come to the commission's attention. (5) Set up procedures for prompt notification of all persons or organizations concerning whom complaints or reports of violations of any laws, ordinances or rules and regulations relating to environmental control have been received by the village. (6) Arrange for and conduct hearings as provided in this chapter. (7) To initiate, conduct, supervise and encourage research, investigations and studies relating to the causes

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Lake Zurich · 3.2.16

Sound Amplifiers

Summary

This ordinance defines sound amplifiers and establishes licensing requirements and use restrictions within the Village of Lake Zurich. It prohibits their use during specific nighttime hours and near churches or educational institutions, with exceptions for private settings and permitted parades.

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cause a public nuisance as defined in Title 4, Chapter 2 of the Village of Lake Zurich Code. 2. This section shall not apply to sound amplifiers, noise devices, bands or other musical devices used in any parade or procession that are operated under a permit in accordance with applicable Village codes, ordinances, and regulations. Nor shall this section apply to any governmental entity engaged in the exercise of its public duties or conducting special events approved by the Village

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East Dundee · 93.11

Noise

Summary

This section prohibits noises that cause annoyance or disturb the peace of residents. It specifically addresses horns, whistles, and audio equipment, with restrictions on loudness and operating hours for amplified sound.

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Thursday, and between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday, in such a manner as to be plainly audible more than 50 feet beyond the property line of the premises from which the noise is emanating, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. 2. For the purposes of this section, PLAINLY AUDIBLE means any sound which clearly can be heard, by unimpaired auditory senses based upon a direct line...public or private property, parking lot, or right-of-way. (D) Application for special permit. (1) Applications for a special permit for relief from the noise restrictions designated in this section on the basis of undue hardship may be made to the Village Administrator or by a special use permit ordinance by the Village Board of Trustees. Any permit granted hereunder shall contain all conditions upon which the permit has been granted and shall specify a reasonable time that

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