Toms River, NJ Filming & Production: Production Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise duty
- Abate noise where practicable
- Vehicle parking
- Off public streets, not curbside
- Filming hours
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Extended hours
- 6 a.m.-11 p.m. with waiver only
- Penalty
- Permit revocation, immediate suspension
Summary
Toms River Township film permit holders must minimize inconvenience to neighbors and, where practicable, abate noise and keep production vehicles off public streets during filming.
Permit holders shall minimize inconvenience or discomfort to adjoining property owners and, to the extent practicable, abate noise and park vehicles associated with filming off public streets.
(4) Permit holders shall avoid any interference with previously scheduled activities upon public lands and limit to the extent possible any interference with normal activity in public areas.
(5) Permit holders shall abide by all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
(6) Filming may take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Upon the applicant's request, a waiver may be granted by the Business Administrator to film at earlier or later hours, but in no case earlier than 6:00 a.m. or later 11:00 p.m., provided applicant sufficiently demonstrates that earlier or later filming will not negatively impact the surrounding area or adjoining property owners.
E. Review and approval.
(1) Permit applications shall be reviewed by the Business Administrator and any other Township official he or she designates.
(2) The Business Administrator shall render the final decision whether to grant or deny a film permit pursuant to this chapter. In rendering a decision, the Business Administrator shall objectively consider the requirements of this chapter, the information provided in the permit application, any recommendations provided by other Township officials, and any support or objections expressed by the general public.
(3)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4954830; v33 updated 2026-04-22; through 04-22-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under the Township's filming ordinance, anyone holding a film permit must take steps to minimize inconvenience or discomfort to adjoining property owners. That duty specifically includes abating noise from the production to the extent practicable and parking crew and equipment vehicles off public streets rather than in front of neighboring homes. Filming hours are also capped at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., narrowing to 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. only with a Business Administrator waiver, and failure to comply can mean revocation of the permit and immediate suspension of filming.
Violations & Fines
Noncompliance can result in permit revocation and immediate suspension of filming; violators are subject to maximum fines under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5 and 40:69A-29 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can film crews make noise at night in Toms River Township?
Where must production vehicles park during filming?
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