Quiet Hours: Garfield vs Paramus
How do quiet hours rules compare between Garfield, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Garfield and Paramus have similar restriction levels.
Garfield, NJ
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 →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 | Garfield | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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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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.
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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