Bergenfield vs Englewood
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Englewood, NJ?
Bergenfield and Englewood have similar restriction levels.
Bergenfield, NJ
Bergen County
Bergenfield Chapter 215 prohibits excessive or unusually loud noise that creates a disturbance anywhere within the Borough at any hour of the day or night.
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Bergen County
Englewood Chapter 286 establishes nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with significantly reduced maximum sound levels measured at the receiving property line.
View full Englewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Englewood |
|---|---|---|
| Code Chapter | Chapter 215, Noise | - |
| Refuse Vehicles | Banned 6 PM to 8 AM | - |
| Burglar Alarm Limit | Must shut off in 30 minutes | - |
| Enforcement | Bergenfield Police Department | - |
| Quiet hours | - | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
| Adopting ordinance | - | Ord. 20-03 (2020) |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 286 |
| Enforcement standard | - | N.J.A.C. 7:29 |
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Bergenfield FAQ
Does Bergenfield have set quiet hours for residential noise?
Chapter 215 bars noise disturbances at any time, but specifically restricts refuse-compacting vehicles between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in residential zones.
How do I report a noise complaint in Bergenfield?
Contact the Bergenfield Police Department, which enforces Chapter 215 and may issue a written 24-hour abatement notice for non-vehicle sources before a summons.
Englewood FAQ
When are Englewood's quiet hours in effect?
Nighttime quiet hours run from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., during which lower decibel limits at the property line apply citywide.
Who enforces noise complaints in Englewood?
The City's designated Noise Control Officer enforces Chapter 286, taking sound measurements consistent with NJDEP procedures under N.J.A.C. 7:29.
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