Long Branch, NJ Filming & Production: Production Noise (2026)

, or sundown if earlier; extending those hours requires meeting the waiver factors in § 233-8. Section 233-5G ties production noise directly to Chapter 235: a permit holder may not let filming lights shine into windows on other property or let noise cross property lines in violation of the Noise Restrictions Ordinance, and if that happens the City can abate the violation and bill the cost to the permit holder rather than simply issue a fine. Section 233-5D backs this up by requiring compliance with all lawful directives from the Police, Fire, and Building Departments, and if the Director of Public Safety, Fire Chief, or Construction Official determines their personnel are needed because of the production, including noise-related issues, the applicant must reimburse the City for that staffing cost.

The exemption for news and student films carries the identical noise and lighting condition: filming may not shine lights into windows or generate noise across property lines in excess of the Chapter 235 limits (§ 233-12H). Because these are conditions of the filming permit itself, a documented noise violation during a shoot supports permit denial or revocation under § 233-6A in addition to any abatement costs assessed under § 233-5G.