Long Branch, NJ Noise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor Sound (2026)

Section 235-2A(2)(a) bars operating any radio, television, musical instrument, phonograph, tape recorder, or similar device, indoors or outdoors, in a way that disturbs the peace, quiet, and comfort of neighboring inhabitants, or louder than necessary for convenient hearing by voluntary listeners in the same room, vehicle, or premises; compliance is measured against the sound-level table attached to the chapter, at the property line or in a neighboring unit, whichever is less. A 1986 amendment, § 235-2A(2)(b), separately requires anyone other than a licensed business operating on the property to use earphones restricting sound to themselves when playing a radio, television, phonograph, or similar device on a public road, highway, right-of-way, street, sidewalk, boardwalk, park, or beach; a car radio is excluded.

Loudspeakers and amplifiers cast on public streets, for commercial advertising or any other purpose, require a permit from the Director of Public Safety under § 235-5, unless used by government agencies for law enforcement or emergencies, or by nonprofit charitable, educational, civic, religious, or recreational activities that first obtain one (§ 235-2A(3)). unless the issuing officer finds the activity is in the community's best interest (§ 235-5B), and a denial can be appealed in writing to the City Council within three days (§ 235-6). in commercial zones, and may not stop in residential zones at all.