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

Vineland's Noise Code, Chapter 469, adopted December 29, 1953 by Ordinance No. 102 and amended in its entirety October 9, 2001 by Ordinance No. 2001-74, defines "PLAINLY AUDIBLE" in Section 469-1 as added by Ordinance No. 2011-19 in 2011: any sound detectable by a person using unaided hearing at a distance of 25 feet from the source, and for a portable or personal vehicular sound-amplification device, detection of the rhythmic bass component of the music alone is sufficient to verify plainly audible sound, with no requirement that a law enforcement officer identify the title, words or performing artist.

That definition operates through Section 469-2, which bars playing a radio, television, phonograph, jukebox, musical instrument or other sound device louder than necessary for the listener or in a manner that disturbs neighboring inhabitants; operating such a device between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. so that it is plainly audible is made prima facie evidence of a violation. Section 469-9 exempts the normal operation of any plant, factory or industry engaged in manufacturing or food processing from the chapter, reflecting Vineland's food-processing and glass-industry base.

Section 469-3B preserves the applicability of state noise control laws where appropriate. Violations of Chapter 469 are punishable under the City's General Penalty at Section 1-15: a fine of not less than $100 and not exceeding $2,000, or imprisonment in the Cumberland County Jail or community service for up to 90 days, and a landlord whose tenant racks up three or more noise convictions in a ninety-day period risks revocation of a rental certificate of registration under Section 485-6A(3).