Brick's Noise Ordinances: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles noise ordinances a little differently. In Brick, New Jersey, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Construction Hours

Brick Township prohibits commercial construction, repair, alteration, and demolition work in residential or commercial zones between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Construction is permitted from 7 AM to 6 PM.

Key details: Allowed Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM. Prohibited Hours: 6 PM – 7 AM. Applies To: Residential & commercial zones. Max Fine: $2,000.

Fines up to $2,000 or imprisonment up to 90 days per violation.

Barking Dogs

Brick Township prohibits owning, keeping, or harboring any animal that, by frequent or habitual howling, barking, meowing, squawking, or other noisemaking, causes a noise disturbance. This applies to private and public animal facilities including pounds.

Key details: Standard: Frequent/habitual noise disturbance. Animals Covered: All animals (dogs, cats, birds, etc.). Facilities Included: Private & public animal facilities. Enforcement: Animal Control & Police.

General ordinance penalties: fines up to $2,000 or imprisonment up to 90 days.

Quiet Hours

Brick Township declares excessive noise a serious hazard to public health. The noise ordinance prohibits construction and commercial activities in residential and commercial zones between 6 PM and 7 AM. Loading and unloading operations are similarly restricted during those hours.

Key details: Quiet Hours: 6 PM – 7 AM (construction/loading). Truck Idling: 3 minutes max in residential. Alarm Limit: 15 minutes. State Noise Code: 65 dBA day / 50 dBA night.

General penalties: fines up to $2,000 or imprisonment up to 90 days, or community service up to 90 days. File complaints with Community Policing at 732-262-1140.

The Bottom Line

Brick's noise ordinances rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Brick is broadly strict or permissive.

Keep in mind that Brick can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.