Quiet Hours: Englewood vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Englewood, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Englewood and Teaneck 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 →Teaneck, NJ
Bergen County
Teaneck Code Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise Control From Stationary Sources) sets nighttime quiet hours 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Decibel limits at residential property lines align with N.J.A.C. 7:29 (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day). Violations: fine up to $200 per offense.
View full Teaneck rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Englewood | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| 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. 21, Art. VI (Noise — Stationary Sources) |
| Quiet Hours | - | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Decibel Limit | - | 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day (N.J.A.C. 7:29) |
| Lawn Equipment | - | 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays; 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. wknd/holidays |
| Penalty | - | Up to $200 per violation |
| Enforcement | - | Teaneck PD / 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.
Teaneck FAQ
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