Englewood vs Fort Lee
How do quiet hours rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ?
Englewood and Fort Lee have similar restriction levels.
Englewood, NJ
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 →Fort Lee, NJ
Bergen County
Fort Lee enforces nighttime quiet hours that prohibit unreasonable noise audible at neighboring properties between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays.
View full Fort Lee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Fort Lee |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Weekday Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
| Weekend Quiet Hours | - | 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. |
| Enforcement | - | Police and code officers |
| First Offense Fine | - | Up to $500 |
| Standard | - | NJ Noise Control Act |
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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.
Fort Lee FAQ
What hours are considered quiet hours in Fort Lee?
Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, when audible noise at neighboring properties is prohibited.
Who enforces the noise ordinance in Fort Lee?
The Fort Lee Police Department responds to complaints, and certified noise control officers may take decibel measurements when nuisance noise persists or commercial sources are involved.
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