Paterson, NJ Noise from Specific Sources: Low-Frequency Bass Limits (2026)

Any sound that can be detected by an NCO or an NCI using his or her unaided hearing faculties of normal acuity. As an example, if the sound source under investigation is a portable or vehicular sound amplification or reproduction device, the detection of the rhythmic bass component of the music is sufficient to verify plainly audible sound. The NCO or NCI need not determine the title, specific words, or the artist performing the song. PRIVATE RIGHT-OF-WAY Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, sidewalk, alley or easement that is owned, leased, or controlled by a nongovernmental entity. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Any street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, sidewalk, alley or similar place that is owned or controlled by a governmental entity. PUBLIC SPACE Any real property or structure thereon which is owned, leased or controlled by a governmental entity. REAL PROPERTY LINE