Quiet Hours: Paramus vs Teaneck
How do quiet hours rules compare between Paramus, NJ and Teaneck, NJ?
Paramus and Teaneck have similar restriction levels.
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 →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 | Paramus | Teaneck |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. | 10 p.m.–7 a.m. |
| Code Chapter | Chapter 309 Noise | - |
| Adopted | Ordinance No. 608, 1969 | - |
| Each Day | Separate offense charged | - |
| Code | - | Ch. 21, Art. VI (Noise — Stationary Sources) |
| 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 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Teaneck FAQ
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