The performance standards set forth in this Section are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Village of Lincolnwood and to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the natural environment of the Village. All new and existing uses established within the Village shall comply with the performance standards set forth in this Article VI, unless any federal, state, county or local ordinance law or regulations established more restrictive standards, in which event the more restrictive standard shall apply. Uses already established on the effective date of this ordinance shall be allowed to be altered, enlarged, expanded, or modified, provided that any such additions or changes comply with the performance standards set forth in this Article VI.
(1)
No land use or other activity within the Village shall be conducted
in such a manner that it generates a level of sound on another property
greater than that allowed under the Noise Regulations of the State
of Illinois, adopted by the State Pollution Control Board pursuant
to the Environmental Protection Act, 415 ILCS 5/1 et seq., as amended,
and appearing in Title 35, Subtitle H, of the Illinois Administrative
Code, as amended.
(2)
In addition to the standards set forth above, no land use or other
activity within the Village, other than those specified in Subsection
6.20(3) below, shall be conducted in such a manner that it generates
a level of sound on another property which is greater than the sound
level set forth in Table 6.20.01.
(3)
Sound levels must be measured with a sound level meter manufactured
according to the standards prescribed by the American National Standards
Institute or its successor body.
[Amended 3-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3767]
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The limits set forth in Table 6.20.01 will not apply to the
following: noises not directly under the control of the owner or occupant
of the property; noises emanating from construction, repair, and maintenance
activities conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.;
noises emanating from safety signals, warning devices, and emergency
pressure relief valves; noises emanating from air-conditioning condensers
and related equipment located in residential districts, provided that
the noises do not exceed 80 decibels; noises emanating from backup
electrical generators located in residential districts; and transient
noises emanating from moving sources, such as trucks, automobiles,
airplanes, and railroads.
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Table 6.20.01
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A-Weighted Sound Level Limits
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District Classification
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Time of Day
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Maximum A-Weighted Sound Level
db(A)
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Monday to Friday
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Residential districts
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7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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50
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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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45
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All others
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7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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60
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11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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55
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Saturday to Sunday
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Residential districts
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7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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50
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All others
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7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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60
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(4)
No land use or other activity within the Village shall cause or create
earthborne vibrations on another property in excess of the displacement
values set forth in this Section 6.20.
(1)
The storage, handling, or transport of toxic substances shall comply
with State of Illinois rules and regulations regarding the storage,
handling, or transport of toxic material.
(2)
Any land use or other activity in the Village which involves the
emission of smoke, particulate matter, or other air pollutants shall
comply with all applicable standards set forth in state and federal
statutes and regulations regarding the emission of air pollutants.
(3)
Dust and other forms of air pollution borne by the wind from sources
within lot boundaries, such as storage areas, yards, roads and so
forth, shall be kept to a minimum by appropriate landscaping, paving,
oiling, or other acceptable means.
(4)
The emission of odorous matter from any property in such concentrations
as to be readily detectable at any point along the boundaries of said
property or in such concentrations as to create a public nuisance
or hazard beyond such boundaries is prohibited.
(5)
Materials that present potential fire and explosive hazards shall
be transported, stored and used only in conformance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws.
(6)
Any such land use or other activity shall also obtain and maintain
all necessary licenses and permits from the appropriate state and
federal agencies, such as the United States Environmental Protection
Agency, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois
Department of Nuclear Safety.
(7)
All operations shall be in compliance with the Village of Lincolnwood
Building Code.
(1)
Emission of noxious, objectionable or annoying odor in such quantities
as to be detectable at any point along a lot boundary is prohibited.
(2)
No use shall be operated or maintained which creates an environmental
detriment or public nuisance, including but not limited to visual
clutter created by excessive signage, lighting, outdoor storage, noise,
glare or odors.
[Amended 11-28-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-3733]
