The following acts are declared to be violations of this chapter. This list does not constitute an exclusive list.
A. Unreasonable Noises: The unreasonable making of, or knowingly and unreasonably permitting to be made, any unreasonably loud, boisterous or unusual noise, disturbance, commotion or vibration in any boarding facility, dwelling, place of business or other structure, or upon any public street, park, or other place or building. The ordinary and usual sounds, noises, commotion or vibration incidental to the operation of these places when conducted in accordance with the usual standards of practice and in a manner which will not unreasonably disturb the peace and comfort of residences or which will not detrimentally affect the operators of other places of business are exempt from this prohibition.
B. Nonemergency Signaling Devices: Sounding, or permitting sounding, of any amplified signal from any bell, chime, siren, whistle or similar device intended primarily for nonemergency purposes from any place for more than ten (10) consecutive seconds in any hourly period. The reasonable sounding of such devices by houses of worship, seasonal contribution solicitors, or by the village for traffic control purposes are exempt from this prohibition.
C. Emergency Signaling Devices: The intentional sounding or permitting the sounding outdoors of any emergency signaling device including fire, burglar, or civil defense alarm, siren, whistle, or similar emergency signaling device, except in an emergency. Local, state, and federal governments are exempt from this prohibition.
D. Radios, Televisions, Stereos, Musical Instruments And Similar Devices:
1. The use or operation of a radio, television, boom box, stereo, musical instrument, or similar device that produces or reproduces sound in a manner that is plainly audible to any person other than the player(s) or operator(s) of the device, and those who are voluntarily listening to the sound, and which unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighbors and passersby, or is plainly audible at a distance of seventy five feet (75') from any person in a commercial or industrial area, or public space.
2. The use or operation of a radio, television, boom box, stereo, musical instrument, or similar device that produces or reproduces sound in a manner that is plainly audible to any person other than the player(s) or operator(s) of the device, and those who are voluntarily listening to the sound, and unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighbors in residential or noise sensitive areas, including multi-family or single-family dwellings.
3. This subsection shall not apply to violations of section 12-611 of the Illinois vehicle code.
E. Loudspeakers, Amplifiers And Similar Devices: The unreasonably loud and raucous use or operation of a loudspeaker, amplifier, public address system, or other device for producing or reproducing sound, except as may be otherwise permitted by this code, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. of the following day on weekdays, and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. of the following day on weekends and holidays (holidays shall consist of Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day) in the following areas:
1. Within or adjacent to residential or noise sensitive areas.
2. Within a public space if the sound is plainly audible across the real property line of the public space from which the sound emanates and is unreasonably loud and raucous. This shall not apply to any public performance, gathering, or parade for which a permit has been obtained from the village.
F. Yelling, Shouting And Similar Activities: Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing in residential or noise sensitive areas or in public places between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. of the following day, or at any time or place so as to unreasonably disturb the quiet, comfort, or repose of reasonable persons of ordinary sensitivities.
G. Animals: Unreasonably loud and raucous noise emitted by an animal or bird for which a person is responsible. A person is responsible for an animal or bird if the person owns, controls, or otherwise cares for the animal or bird. Sounds made by animals or birds in animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, pet shops, or pet kennels (licensed under and in compliance with licensing and permitting provisions set forth in this code and which use reasonable measures to minimize such sounds emanating from their property) are exempt from this prohibition.
H. Loading Or Unloading: The creation of unreasonably loud, raucous, and excessive noise in connection with the loading or unloading of any vehicle at a place of business or residence between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day.
I. Construction Or Repair Of Buildings; Excavation Of Streets And Highways: The construction, demolition, alteration or repair of any building or the excavation of streets and highways other than between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. on weekdays and eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. on weekends. Local, state, and federal governments are exempt from this prohibition. In cases of emergency, construction or repair noises are exempt from this prohibition. In nonemergency situations, the following shall apply:
1. The building inspector may, at his discretion, issue written permission, upon application, if he determines that the public health and safety, as affected by loud and raucous noise caused by construction or repair of buildings between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. of the following day, will not be impaired, and if he further determines that loss or inconvenience would not result to a party in interest. The written permission shall grant permission in nonemergency cases for a period of not more than three (3) days. The permit may be renewed once for a period of three (3) days or less.
2. The director of public works may, at his discretion, issue written permission, upon application, if he determines that the public health and safety, as affected by loud and raucous noise caused by construction or excavation of roadways and sidewalks between the hours of six o'clock (6:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. of the following day, will not be impaired, and if he further determines that loss or inconvenience would not result to a party in interest. The written permission shall grant permission in nonemergency cases for a period of not more than three (3) days. The permit may be renewed once for a period of three (3) days or less. (Ord. 1409, 11-6-2006)
J. Noise Sensitive Areas: The creation of any unreasonably loud and raucous noise adjacent to any noise sensitive area while in use which unreasonably interferes with the workings of the institution or which unreasonably disturbs the persons in these institutions. (Ord. 1409, 11-6-2006; amd. 2011 Code)
K. Blowers And Similar Devices: In residential or noise sensitive areas, between the hours of nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day, the operation of any noise creating blower, power fan or any internal combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the explosion of operating gases, fuels, or fluids; provided, that the noise is unreasonably loud and raucous and can be heard across the property line of the property from which it emanates. This subsection shall not apply to snowblowers and other snow removal machinery nor to landscaping operations conducted on golf courses.
L. Commercial Establishments: Unreasonably loud and raucous noise from the premises of any commercial establishment, including any outdoor area which is part of or under the control of the establishment, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day which is plainly audible at a distance of fifty feet (50') from any residential property. (Ord. 1409, 11-6-2006)