Englewood vs Garfield
How do quiet hours rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Garfield, NJ?
Englewood and Garfield 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.
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Bergen County
Garfield restricts portable sound devices and amplified noise based on time of day, using a plainly-audible distance test enforced by the noise control officer.
View full Garfield rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Garfield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Day audible limit | - | 50 feet on public property |
| Night audible limit | - | 25 feet from operator |
| Night begins | - | 10:00 p.m. daily |
| Maximum penalty | - | Up to $3,000 per offense |
| Code section | - | Chapter 220 |
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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.
Garfield FAQ
When are Garfield's quiet hours?
Nighttime restrictions begin at 10:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 a.m., with stricter plainly-audible limits and lower decibel thresholds applied during this period.
Can I be fined if a neighbor hears my music inside their home?
Yes. Sound that crosses property lines and disturbs a reasonable person, or is plainly audible at the specified distances, can be cited under Chapter 220 even from inside your home.
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