Noise Rules: Englewood vs Ridgewood
How do noise rules rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ?
Englewood and Ridgewood have similar restriction levels.
Englewood, NJ
Bergen County
Englewood short-term rentals must comply with the citywide Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 286, adopted from the NJDEP Model Noise Ordinance (Ord. 20-03). Residential exterior limits are 65 dBA daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and 50 dBA nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), with impulsive sound capped at 80 dBA at night. STR Article IX violations - including loud or disorderly use - are public nuisances per se carrying fines up to $1,250 per day.
View full Englewood rules →Ridgewood, NJ
Bergen County
Because compensated short-term rentals are prohibited in Ridgewood under Code Chapter 117, Article IX, there is no STR-specific noise standard — but every occupant of a Ridgewood dwelling, including any 30+ day tenant, must comply with Code Chapter 201 (Noise). Chapter 201 prohibits any unreasonable and unnecessary loud or disturbing noise, and §201 specifically bars yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling, or singing on public streets between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Chapter 222 separately restricts power tools and motorized landscaping equipment, including a full ban on commercial power-tool use Sundays and federal holidays.
View full Ridgewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Ridgewood |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| STR-Specific Quiet Hours | - | None — STRs prohibited |
| Citywide Quiet Hours (street noise) | - | 11 PM – 7 AM |
| General Noise Standard | - | No unreasonable/unnecessary noise |
| Power Tools (Sun/Holidays) | - | Prohibited (Ch. 222) |
| Noise Code | - | Ridgewood Code Chapter 201 |
| Train Whistles/Horns | - | Prohibited except emergency |
| Enforcement | - | Ridgewood Police / Municipal Court |
| STR Owner Penalty (per day) | - | Up to $1,000 |
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Englewood FAQ
Ridgewood FAQ
What are the official quiet hours in Ridgewood?
Code Chapter 201 specifically prohibits yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The general 'no unreasonable and unnecessary loud or disturbing noise' standard applies 24 hours a day. Chapter 222 also bars commercial power-tool use Sundays and federal holidays.
Is there a separate noise rule for short-term rentals?
No. Compensated stays of 30 days or less are prohibited entirely in Ridgewood under Code §117 Art. IX, so there is no STR-specific noise standard. A noise complaint at a suspected illegal STR can result in a Chapter 201 citation against the occupants plus a §117 Art. IX enforcement action against the owner of up to $1,000 per day.
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