Quiet Hours: Bergenfield vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Bergenfield, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Bergenfield and Teaneck 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.
View full Bergenfield rules →Teaneck, NJ
Bergen County
Teaneck Code Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise Control From Stationary Sources) sets nighttime quiet hours 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Decibel limits at residential property lines align with N.J.A.C. 7:29 (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day). Violations: fine up to $200 per offense.
View full Teaneck rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bergenfield | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Teaneck PD / Code Enforcement |
| Code | - | Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise — Stationary Sources) |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Decibel Limit | - | 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day (N.J.A.C. 7:29) |
| Lawn Equipment | - | 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays; 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. wknd/holidays |
| Penalty | - | Up to $200 per violation |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Teaneck FAQ
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