Construction hours in North Bergen, NJ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
North Bergen's October 2021 ordinance explicitly prohibits construction work on Sundays. Weekday and Saturday construction hours are regulated — construction must not start before permitted hours. Penalties: up to $1,000 per violation; each day is a separate offense.
North Bergen adopted a revised construction and work hours ordinance on October 26, 2021, repealing and replacing the April 2006 ordinance. The revised ordinance explicitly bans construction work on Sundays. Weekday and Saturday construction is restricted to specified hours (typically 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM start through 6:00 PM). Vehicle repair work (other than by private residents on their own personal vehicles) is also prohibited on Sundays. Maximum penalty for violations: $1,000 per day, with each day a separate offense. Contact the North Bergen Building/Code Enforcement/Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 392-2000 for exact permitted hours.
Construction outside permitted hours: up to $1,000 per day, each day a separate offense. Construction on Sunday: always prohibited.
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