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πŸ”Š Noise Ordinances/Quiet Hours

Mahwah vs Paramus

How do quiet hours rules compare between Mahwah, NJ and Paramus, NJ?

Mahwah and Paramus have similar restriction levels.

Mahwah, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

Mahwah Code Ch. BH11 (Sanitation & Miscellaneous Regulations) declares loud and unnecessary noise disturbing the public peace a nuisance prohibited at all times. NJDEP N.J.A.C. 7:29 decibel limits apply (50 dBA night, 65 dBA day at residential property lines, 10 p.m.–7 a.m.).

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Paramus, NJ

Bergen County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMahwahParamus
CodeCh. BH11 (Sanitation/Misc.) + Ch. 3 (Police Regs.)-
StandardNuisance-based; loud/unnecessary noise prohibited at all times-
Decibel LimitN.J.A.C. 7:29 β€” 50 dBA night / 65 dBA day-
Nighttime Window10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. (state)-
Sport BikesLoud/unnecessary motorized sport bike noise prohibited-
EnforcementMahwah PD (non-emergency) / Code Enforcement-
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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Mahwah FAQ

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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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