Noise Rules: Paramus vs Ridgewood

What are the quiet hours for an Airbnb guest in Paramus?

Paramus does not authorize Airbnbs at all - any rental of 30 days or less is banned under Chapter 322 Article II. To the extent guests are present, the borough's general noise ordinance, Chapter 309, applies and sets quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Amplified sound that is plainly audible at 50 feet from the dwelling is treated as prima facie evidence of a violation.

Can a noise complaint cause my Paramus STR to be shut down?

Yes. STR use is already unlawful under Chapter 322 Article II, which declares the activity a public nuisance per se. Recurring noise complaints under Chapter 309 traced to a 30-day-or-less rental give the Building Code Official, Health Department, or Police Department evidence to enforce both the noise violation and the underlying STR prohibition, with a maximum civil fine of $1,250 per Chapter 322 violation.

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.