Englewood vs Paramus
How do quiet hours rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Englewood and Paramus 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 →Paramus, NJ
Bergen County
Paramus prohibits loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noises between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. under Chapter 309 of the Borough Code, with separate offenses charged each day a violation continues.
View full Paramus rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Quiet Hours | - | 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. |
| Code Chapter | - | Chapter 309 Noise |
| Adopted | - | Ordinance No. 608, 1969 |
| Each Day | - | Separate offense charged |
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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.
Paramus FAQ
What hours are considered quiet hours in Paramus?
Paramus quiet hours run from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noises during this window are prima facie violations of Chapter 309.
Can I be cited multiple times for the same disturbance?
Yes. Under Chapter 309, each day a violation occurs or continues is treated as a separate offense, so ongoing nuisances can result in multiple citations.
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