Paterson, NJ Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

Except as provided in §§ 337-10 and 337-11 below, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the exceptions listed at N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.5. These exemptions are set forth below:

(1) Agricultural activities;

(2) Bells, chimes or carillons, which may include electronic devices that imitate the sounds of bells, chimes or carillons, while being used in conjunction with religious services;

(3) Emergency energy release devices;

(4) When public health or safety is involved, emergency work to provide electricity, water, or other public utilities; to conduct emergency construction or demolition work; to make emergency repairs to public roadways or bridges; to address emergency incidents such as the cleanup of spills of hazardous materials; or upon written approval of the authorized enforcement agency, to utilize sound-producing devices to relocate wildlife;

(5) Motor vehicle racetrack facilities engaged in the racing of motor vehicles;

(6) National Warning System (NAWAS): Systems used to warn the community of attack or imminent public danger such as flooding or explosion. These systems are controlled by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety;

(7) Noise of aircraft flight operations;

(8) Public celebrations that are government-sponsored or government-permitted events;

(9) Public roadways;

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