Noise Rules: East Orange vs Newark
How do noise rules rules compare between East Orange, NJ and Newark, NJ?
East Orange and Newark have similar restriction levels.
East Orange, NJ
Essex County
East Orange Chapter 228 (adopted 6-10-2024 by Ordinance 14-2024) requires every short-term rental transient occupant to comply with Chapter 184 Noise Pollution. Music played in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and the following morning may not exceed 65 dBA measured at 25 feet or the next adjoining property line. Applicants with any Noise Pollution Ordinance violation in the prior two years are barred from receiving an STR permit.
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Essex County
Newark STR operators must comply with Ch. 20:3 noise limits (65 dB day / 50 dB night). Two or more police calls to an STR within 2 years can result in permit revocation under Ch. 18:14.
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| Fact | East Orange | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| STR Code | Chapter 228 (Ord. 14-2024) | Ch. 18:14 (host responsible for guests) |
| Noise Code | Chapter 184 | Ch. 20:3 (65 dB day / 50 dB night) |
| Quiet Hours | 10:00 p.m. - morning | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. (nighttime standard) |
| Residential Limit | 65 dBA at 25 ft | - |
| STR Lookback | 2-year noise-violation bar | - |
| Police Call Limit | - | 2 calls in 2 years risks permit loss |
| Fines | - | $100–$500 per noise violation |
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East Orange FAQ
What are the noise limits for an East Orange Airbnb at night?
Chapter 184 Noise Pollution caps amplified music in residential areas at 65 decibels on the A-scale, measured at 25 feet from the source or the next adjoining property line, between 10:00 p.m. and the following morning. Chapter 228 makes the transient occupant of a short-term rental directly responsible for compliance, in addition to the underlying Chapter 184 obligations.
Can a noise complaint cost me my East Orange STR permit?
Yes. Chapter 228 Short-Term Rentals (Ordinance 14-2024) bars the city from issuing or renewing a short-term rental permit if the applicant has a violation of the city's Noise Pollution Ordinance within the prior two years. Chapter 184 also allows the East Orange Police Department to issue a written warning on first complaint before formal fines, but a sustained violation will affect future STR licensing.
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