Ordinance 2001-10 Revised March 16, 2001
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
)ss.
COUNTY OF KENDALL )
ORDINANCE: 2001- 10
NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE FOR AMPLIFIED, ENHANCED NOISE AND
EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville, upon the
recommendation and request of various members of the community, and after consideration and
study by the City Police Department, deem it to be in the best interest, and necessary for public
safety, to create a Noise Control Ordinance for Amplified, Enhanced Noise and Excessive Noise
Levels; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville have determined
that a Noise Control Ordinance is in the best interest of the City and will improve the quality of life
of its Citizens; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville have reviewed the
relevant noise standards of surrounding communities and have determined that the standards
contained herein are reasonable and appropriate for the United City of Yorkville;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED
CITY OF YORKVILLE upon Motion duly made, seconded and approved,that the United City of
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Yorkville hereby enacts the following Ordinance with respect to Amplified, Enhanced Noise and
Excessive Noise Levels:
I. Definitions: All terminology used in this ordinance shall be in conformance with applicable
publications of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) or its successor body.
II. Weighted Sound Level: Sound pressure level decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the "A"weighing network. The level so read is designated dB(A) or dBA.
III. Day Hours:No person shall cause or allow the emission of sound during daytime hours(7:00
AM to 10:00 PM) from any noise source to any receiving residential land which exceeds
sixty-five (65) dBA when measured at any point within such receiving residential land,
provided; however, that point of measurement shall be on the property line of the
complainant.
IV. Night Hours: No person shall cause or allow the emission of sound during night time hours
(10:00 PM to 7:00 AM) from any noise source to any receiving residential land which
exceeds fifty-five (55) dBA when measured at any point within such receiving residential
land provided, however, that point of measurement shall be on the property line of the
complainant.
V. Exemptions
A. Emergency Operations: Emergency short-term operations which are necessary to
protect the health and welfare of the citizens, such as, emergency utility and street
repair, fallen tree removal or emergency fuel oil delivery shall be exempt,provided
that reasonable steps shall be taken by those in charge of such operations to minimize
noise emanating from the same.
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B. Noises Required By Law: The provisions of section shall not apply to any noise
required specifically by law for the protection or safety of people or property.
C. Powered Equipment: Powered equipment, such as lawnmowers, small lawn and
garden tools,riding tractors,and snow removal equipment which is necessary for the
maintenance of property is exempted between the hours 7:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m.
D. Community Events: The term "Community Events" shall include such things as
parades, festivals, drum corps shows, sports events, Fourth of July celebrations,
sanctioned or sponsored in whole or in part by local governments, schools or
charitable or service organizations.
VI. Fines: The first violation of this Section shall result in a written warning issued by the Police
to the owner or occupant of the property. A second violation of this Section shall result in
a One Hundred Dollar($100.00)dollar fine. Third and subsequent violations of this Section
shall result in a Five Hundred Dollar($500.00) fine. Said fine shall be paid to the United
City of Yorkville no later than Ten(10) working days after the violation.
VII. Upon the third violation of this section,the Police and City Attorney may seek to declare the
noise a Public Nuisance and seek its abatement in the Circuit Court of Kendall County.
SEVERABILITY: The various parts,sections,and clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared
to be severable. If any part, sentence, paragraph, section, or clause is
adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent j urisdiction,the
remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
REPEALER: Any Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect 15 days from and after its
passage and approval by the Mayor and City Council.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this Ordinance has been enacted this ay of March,2001.
PAUL JAMES MARTY MUNNS
RICHARD STICKA MIKE ANDERSON
VALERIE BURD ROSE SPEARS
LARRY KOT THOMAS SOWINSKI
APPROVED by in as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois,this
day of P, - , A.D. 2aj.
MAYOR
ASSED by the C Council of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County, Illinois this
� day of �� , A.D. 2001.
Attest:
CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
Law Offices of Daniel J. Kramer
1107A S. Bridge Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630.553.9500
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