Irvington Township Code Ch. 571 (Swimming Pools) requires every outdoor permanent family swimming pool to be enclosed by a fence of durable construction not less than 4 feet nor more than 5 feet in height, with substantial gates kept securely locked when the pool is not in use. The NJ Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.14A) adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), which separately requires a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates for any pool deeper than 24 inches.
Above-ground pools in New Jersey are regulated statewide under the Uniform Construction Code, with the same permit and barrier rules as in-ground pools.
Abandoned and inoperable vehicles are addressed under Irvington property maintenance code (Ch. 460) and NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 39:10A). 72-hour rule applies on public streets.
Commercial vehicles are restricted from overnight parking in Irvington residential zones under local zoning code. State traffic laws (N.J.S.A. 39:4) and Ch. 620 apply.
Irvington street parking is regulated under Ch. 620 (Vehicles and Traffic) and NJ state traffic law (N.J.S.A. 39:4). Permit parking may be required on some residential streets.
RV and oversized vehicle parking restricted in Irvington residential areas under Ch. 620 and local zoning. Extended street parking of RVs generally not permitted.
Irvington Township Code Ch. 167 (Animals), Article II (Dogs and Cats) prohibits dogs from running at large. Dogs in streets or public places are subject to seizure. Dogs on abandoned lots/buildings not on a leash or within voice control of the owner are impounded. Dogs are BANNED from all Township parks and public playgrounds even when leashed.
Beekeeping in Irvington should be verified with the Zoning Office. NJ state inspection law (N.J.S.A. 4:10-1) requires NJDA registration. Dense urban setting likely restricts beekeeping.
Exotic animals in Irvington are regulated by NJ state wildlife law (N.J.S.A. 23:4-61.1) and local ordinance. Essex County Board of Health may also enforce. No statewide preemption permitting exotic pets.
New Jersey's animal cruelty laws apply statewide, prohibiting neglect and overcrowding that constitute hoarding, with enforcement by humane officers and police.
New Jersey's Right to Farm Act protects commercial farms from local restrictions, while the Department of Agriculture sets statewide livestock standards.
New Jersey statute bans the intentional feeding of black bears statewide and authorizes wildlife regulators to address other species attracting nuisance behavior.
Irvington Township Code Chapter 510 (Short-Term Rentals, adopted 5-22-2023) prohibits any rental under 30 days outside licensed hotels and motels. Because legal STRs do not exist, no STR-specific noise rule exists. Chapter 397 (Noise) caps sound at 65 dBA from 8am-8pm and 50 dBA from 8pm-8am at the point of complaint.
Irvington Township Chapter 510 prohibits rentals under 30 days, so no STR-specific parking allocation exists. Lawful longer-term rentals must satisfy zoning parking requirements under Chapter 650 (Zoning) and the NJ Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS, NJAC 5:21). Township street parking is also subject to overnight, alternate-side, and snow-emergency restrictions.
Irvington Township Chapter 510 (Short-Term Rentals, 5-22-2023) and Chapter 467 (Rental Property) prohibit any rental under 30 days outside licensed hotels and motels, so no STR occupancy cap exists. Lawful 30-plus-day rentals are limited by the NJ Uniform Construction Code (NJAC 5:23) and Property Maintenance Code minimum-area rules, with maximum occupancy listed on each unit's Certificate of Habitability.
NJ state hotel/motel occupancy tax (N.J.S.A. 54:32D) applies to all STR stays under 30 days in Irvington. Rental registration fees apply under Ch. 467. Superintendent license: $150 for 5+ unit buildings.
Irvington Township does not appear to have a dedicated STR ordinance as of 2024. Rental properties are regulated under Ch. 467 (Rental Property). All rental units require registration. Operators should verify with the Division of Licensing.
Wood-burning fire pits prohibited in Irvington — open burning banned under N.J.A.C. 7:27. Gas-fueled appliances may be permitted under NJ Uniform Fire Code (N.J.A.C. 5:70).
Open burning prohibited in Irvington under NJ DEP air quality rules (N.J.A.C. 7:27). Dense urban municipality — no residential open burning permitted.
All consumer fireworks banned statewide under N.J.S.A. 21:3-1. Irvington enforces state law — no consumer fireworks, including sparklers or firecrackers.
Propane and other liquefied petroleum gas storage is regulated uniformly by the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, which applies in every municipality and supersedes conflicting local rules.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has statewide jurisdiction over wildland fire prevention, declares burn bans, and enforces forest fire districts that supersede conflicting municipal practices.
Construction noise must comply with Irvington Ch. 397. No specific permitted hours window found in code summaries; nuisance standard applies. State NJ DEP rules (N.J.A.C. 7:29) supplement for commercial activity.
Irvington Ch. 397 prohibits loud and unnecessary animal noise that disturbs others. Dog licensing required under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 4:19-15.1). Animal control enforces.
Irvington Ch. 397 (Noise) prohibits any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys, disturbs, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others in the Township at any time.
No local aircraft noise ordinance in Irvington. Newark Liberty International Airport (~4 miles) generates significant aircraft noise. FAA preempts all local aircraft noise regulation.
New Jersey's Noise Control Act sets uniform statewide decibel limits for stationary commercial and industrial sources, preempting conflicting local rules.
Street trees in Irvington are municipal property — contact Public Works before trimming or removing. Private property tree removal should be verified with Zoning/Building Dept.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection may impose statewide or regional water use restrictions during drought warnings or emergencies under the Water Supply Management Act.
Sheds and accessory structures in Irvington require building permits under NJ UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Zoning setbacks apply per local zoning code.
ADUs mandated by NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-123.16, effective 2025). Irvington must permit ADUs by right on single- and two-family lots. Permits issued by Building/Zoning Dept.
Garage conversions to habitable space require building and zoning permits in Irvington. Must meet NJ UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23) habitable room standards. Parking replacement may be required.
Tiny homes built on permanent foundations must meet the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, including IRC Appendix Q for dwellings under 400 square feet.
Fence height limits set by Irvington zoning code. Standard NJ pattern: 4 ft front yard, 6 ft side/rear yard. Permits required for all fence installations.
New Jersey common law and statute apply uniformly statewide to spite fences, boundary fences, and shared maintenance disputes between adjoining landowners.
New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code mandates statewide pool barrier specifications, preempting local variations on fence height, gates, and alarms around pools.
The New Jersey Uniform Construction Code applies statewide to retaining walls over four feet, preempting local engineering or material requirements that conflict.
New Jersey operates a statewide Home Baker Permit program through the Department of Health that uniformly governs cottage food sales, preempting differing local food licensing schemes for permitted home bakers.
The New Jersey Family Day Care Provider Registration Act creates a uniform statewide registration system for home daycares serving up to five children, with the state preempting most local licensing of these providers.
Irvington participates in FEMA's NFIP. The Irvington area near the Second River and Elizabeth River tributaries has FEMA-mapped flood zones. NJDEP FHA rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13) apply to development in riparian zones.
The Coastal Area Facility Review Act gives the New Jersey DEP exclusive permit jurisdiction over development in the coastal zone, applying uniform statewide standards regardless of local zoning.
The New Jersey Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act gives Soil Conservation Districts uniform statewide authority to certify erosion plans for projects disturbing 5,000 square feet or more of land.
New Jersey Stormwater Management Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:8 set uniform statewide design and water-quality standards that municipalities must adopt by ordinance, preventing cities from weakening these baseline requirements.
Commercial drone operations in New Jersey are governed by federal FAA Part 107 plus the uniform state criminal restrictions in N.J.S.A. 2C:40-27, leaving little room for conflicting local commercial drone rules.
New Jersey state law (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-27) sets uniform criminal restrictions on drone operations statewide, including bans on flying impaired, near critical infrastructure, or near correctional facilities.
New Jersey sets a uniform statewide minimum wage under NJSA 34:11-56a, scheduled to reach $15 per hour, with limited authority for municipalities to enact higher local wage floors.
The New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law at NJSA 34:11D provides up to 40 hours of paid sick time and preempts local sick leave ordinances, creating a single statewide standard.
New Jersey has not enacted statewide predictive scheduling, but NJSA 34:11 wage and hour rules govern overtime and reporting time, leaving narrow scope for municipal scheduling ordinances.
New Jersey issues concealed carry permits under NJSA 2C:58-4 with strict justifiable need replaced by shall-issue standards post-Bruen, while sensitive-place restrictions limit where permitted carry is lawful.
New Jersey reserves firearm regulation to the state under NJSA 2C:39, broadly preempting local ordinances on possession, registration, transport, and most aspects of gun control across all municipalities.
New Jersey effectively prohibits open carry of handguns without a Permit to Carry under NJSA 2C:39-5, and long-gun open carry is restricted in most public contexts.
New Jersey strictly regulates firearm transport in vehicles under NJSA 2C:39-5 and 2C:39-6, requiring unloaded firearms in locked containers absent a valid Permit to Carry, with serious penalties for noncompliance.
New Jersey does not mandate E-Verify for private employers, leaving participation voluntary statewide while federal contractors must comply with federal Executive Order 12989 requirements.
Attorney General Directive 2018-6, the Immigrant Trust Directive, limits state, county, and municipal law enforcement cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement across all New Jersey jurisdictions.
The New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act preempts local landlord-tenant law and limits residential evictions to specifically enumerated good-cause grounds statewide.
All New Jersey residential rental property owners must file a Landlord Identity Registration with the municipality and the Bureau of Housing Inspection under state law.
NJSA 4:1C-26 limits municipal zoning power over commercial farms, preempting unreasonably restrictive agricultural zoning when farms follow recommended practices and meet eligibility criteria.
The New Jersey Right to Farm Act at NJSA 4:1C-26 protects commercial farms from nuisance lawsuits and preempts inconsistent municipal ordinances when farms follow agricultural management practices.
Under NJSA 13:1E-99.126, New Jersey banned single-use plastic carryout bags and single-use paper bags at large grocery stores effective May 2022, the strongest such law nationally.
New Jersey prohibits polystyrene foam food service products under NJSA 13:1E-99.126, banning foam clamshells, cups, trays, and similar items statewide effective May 2022.
Under NJSA 13:1E-99.126, New Jersey food service businesses may provide single-use plastic straws only upon customer request, effective November 2021 statewide.
New Jersey limits homeowner association rules that would prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation of solar collectors on owner-occupied units.
New Jersey law prohibits municipalities from banning solar installations on residential property and standardizes permitting under the Uniform Construction Code.
Under NJSA 26:3D-55, New Jersey prohibits the sale, gift, or distribution of tobacco and electronic smoking products to anyone under 21, with retailer civil penalties for violations.
New Jersey prohibits retail sale of flavored electronic smoking devices and liquid nicotine under P.L. 2019, c.487, restricting most non-tobacco flavors statewide with limited vapor lounge exceptions.
New Jersey regulates vape retailers under NJSA 54:40B and NJSA 26:3D, requiring licensing, prohibiting flavored vape sales, and applying age-21 minimum purchase rules statewide.