Quiet Hours: Hackensack vs Paramus
How do quiet hours rules compare between Hackensack, NJ and Paramus, NJ?
Hackensack and Paramus have similar restriction levels.
Hackensack, NJ
Bergen County
Hackensack City Code Chapter 112 (Noise), adopted by Ordinance No. 07-2018 on April 10, 2018, restricts construction noise audible off-property to 7:00 AM-6:00 PM weekdays and 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturdays/federal holidays, with no construction Sundays. Domestic power tools and lawn equipment are limited to 8:00 AM-8:00 PM weekdays and 9:00 AM-8:00 PM weekends/holidays. Enforcement is by the Hackensack Health Department under the New Jersey Noise Control Act (N.J.A.C. 7:29).
View full Hackensack 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 | Hackensack | Paramus |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 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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Hackensack FAQ
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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