Englewood vs Mahwah
How do quiet hours rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Mahwah, NJ?
Englewood and Mahwah 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 →Mahwah, NJ
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 | Englewood | Mahwah |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| Enforcement | - | Mahwah PD (non-emergency) / Code Enforcement |
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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.
Mahwah FAQ
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