Bergenfield vs Mahwah
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?
Bergenfield and Mahwah 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
Mahwah Code Ch. BH11 (Sanitation & Miscellaneous Regulations) declares loud and unnecessary noise disturbing the public peace a nuisance prohibited at all times. NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:29 decibel limits apply (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day at residential property lines, 10 p.m.–7 a.m.).
View full Mahwah rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Mahwah |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mahwah PD (non-emergency) / Code Enforcement |
| Code | - | Ch. BH11 (Sanitation/Misc.) + Ch. 3 (Police Regs.) |
| Standard | - | Nuisance-based; loud/unnecessary noise prohibited at all times |
| Decibel Limit | - | N.J.A.C. 7:29 — 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day |
| Nighttime Window | - | 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (state) |
| Sport Bikes | - | Loud/unnecessary motorized sport bike noise prohibited |
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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.
Mahwah FAQ
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