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East Orange Ch. 184 prohibits noise from animals that unreasonably disturbs residents. Animal control enforced by the city under NJ state animal laws (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15 et seq.).

Machinery and construction activity near residential buildings restricted to 7 a.m.–6 p.m. under East Orange Ch. 184. After-hours work requires a temporary permit from the Construction Official.

East Orange Ch. 184 (Noise Pollution) prohibits unreasonably loud noise disturbing residents. General nuisance-based standard; no single specific quiet-hours window published in summaries.

No local aircraft noise ordinance in East Orange. Newark Liberty International Airport is ~4 miles away. Aircraft noise is federally preempted under FAA authority.

East Orange Chapter 228 (adopted 6-10-2024 by Ordinance 14-2024) requires every short-term rental transient occupant to comply with Chapter 184 Noise Pollution. Music played in residential areas between 10:00 p.m. and the following morning may not exceed 65 dBA measured at 25 feet or the next adjoining property line. Applicants with any Noise Pollution Ordinance violation in the prior two years are barred from receiving an STR permit.

East Orange Chapter 228 (Ordinance 14-2024) limits short-term rental occupants to one vehicle per two STR occupants. The owner-applicant must report all on-site legal off-street parking spaces and the number of on-street spaces directly adjacent to the premises on the annual STR permit application, and must certify mitigation of neighborhood on-street parking impacts.

East Orange Chapter 228 (Ordinance 14-2024) caps a single dwelling unit at three short-term rental contracts at one time and incorporates Chapter 159 Housing Standards occupancy rules: cellars, kitchens, foyers and shared living areas may not be used for sleeping, and a one-room dwelling unit is limited to two persons. Confirm the maximum overnight headcount for your unit with East Orange Property Maintenance at (973) 266-5320.

East Orange Code Ch. 228 (adopted June 10, 2024, Ord. No. 14-2024) requires an annual STR permit from the East Orange Short-Term Rental Subdivision before renting or advertising any STR. Application must be under oath with all owner information, property address, and required documentation.

STR permit fee specified in East Orange Ch. 228, §228-3 (nonrefundable annual fee; exact amount in code). NJ state hotel/motel tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days.

East Orange follows NJ Uniform Fire Code §307.2 for recreational fires. Fires must be in elevated non-combustible containers with 15–25 foot clearance from structures. Dense urban conditions make fire pit use impractical for most properties. Permanent fire pits require a construction permit.

Open burning is prohibited in East Orange under NJ DEP air quality rules (N.J.A.C. 7:27). Dense urban municipality — no recreational or residential open burning permitted.

All consumer fireworks banned statewide under N.J.S.A. 21:3-1. East Orange enforces state law — no consumer fireworks of any type permitted.

East Orange's density makes long-term RV and trailer parking impractical. No specific RV ordinance found, but commercial and residential parking rules effectively restrict oversized vehicle storage in this fully urban city.

East Orange regulates street parking under local ordinance and NJ state traffic law (N.J.S.A. 39:4). Permit parking may be required on certain residential streets. Contact Parking Authority.

Heavy commercial vehicles are restricted from parking overnight in East Orange residential zones under zoning code (Land Use Ordinance Ch. 51) and state traffic laws.

Abandoned vehicles addressed under East Orange code and NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 39:10A). Vehicles on public streets without movement for 72 hours subject to tow by Police.

Fence height limits set by East Orange zoning code (Land Use Ordinance, Ch. 51). Standard NJ zoning: 4 ft front yard, 6 ft side/rear yards. Permits required for all fence installations.

East Orange Code Chapter 132, Article II requires dogs on public property to be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or alternatively confined by a securely fastened muzzle. Stricter rules apply to security dogs and to public parks and playgrounds.

Exotic animals in East Orange are regulated by NJ state wildlife law (N.J.S.A. 23:4-61.1) and local zoning. No statewide NJ preemption allowing exotic pets — local and state rules restrict most species.

Beekeeping status in East Orange should be verified with Zoning. NJ state bee inspection law (N.J.S.A. 4:10-1) applies. Dense urban context makes beekeeping regulations uncertain.

Street and public right-of-way trees in East Orange are city property — contact Public Works before any work. Private property tree removal should be verified with the Zoning/Building Dept.

East Orange requires that any swimming or wading pool, permanent or portable, where any sidewall is more than 50% below grade, be enclosed by a fence, wall, or other barrier at least 48 inches high with a gate that is kept latched or locked when the pool contains water and is unattended. The local rule is set in Chapter 246 (Swimming Pools: Fencing) of the City Code, originally adopted March 25, 1968. Construction permits and barrier inspections are governed by the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and the New Jersey edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).

Garage conversions to living space require zoning and building permits in East Orange. Must meet NJ UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23) habitable room standards. Parking replacement may be required by zoning.

ADUs mandated by NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-123.16, effective 2025). East Orange must permit ADUs by right on single- and two-family lots. Zoning permits and building permits required.

Sheds and accessory structures in East Orange require zoning permits and building permits under NJ UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Setbacks per Land Use Ordinance (Ch. 51) apply.

East Orange participates in FEMA's NFIP. Flood-prone areas exist along the Second River and Ampere Lake. Floodplain development requires permits and NJDEP Flood Hazard Area approval (N.J.A.C. 7:13).