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Noise Ordinances in Elizabeth, NJ (2026)

3 verified noise ordinances for Elizabeth, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Quiet Hours

Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 (Noise Control) prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noise that disturbs the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of residents. NJDEP statewide limits of 65 dBA day / 50 dBA night apply at property lines.

Elizabeth Quiet Hours & Noise Ordinance

Heavy Restrictions

Construction Hours

Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 prohibits construction noise between 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays. No construction before 9:00 a.m. on Sundays or legal holidays. Emergency and public utility work is exempt.

Elizabeth Construction Noise Hours

Heavy Restrictions

Barking Dogs

Elizabeth Ch. 8.48 prohibits keeping any animal that creates noise disturbance audible across a residential property line. Dogs must be licensed annually under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.2).

Elizabeth Barking Dog Regulations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Union County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Elizabeth city rules.

Noise Ordinances in Union County