Construction hours in Toms River, NJ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Toms River Chapter 368 restricts commercial construction, repair, alteration, and demolition noise in residential and commercial zones during nighttime hours. Street excavation work under Chapter 450 is restricted from 10 PM to 7 AM without written permission from the Township Engineer.
Chapter 368 governs construction noise by prohibiting the operation of any equipment used in commercial construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work on buildings, structures, streets, or appurtenances in residential or commercial land use zones during restricted nighttime hours. The ordinance uses the 100-foot audibility standard for determining violations. Chapter 450 (Streets and Sidewalks) adds further restrictions for street excavation: from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, permittees shall not use any tool, appliance, or equipment producing noise sufficient to disturb the sleep or repose of occupants of neighboring property, except with express written permission of the Township Engineer or in emergencies. Township employees performing official business are exempt.
Violations of the nuisance ordinance are subject to fines under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Nuisance property designation triggers $300 per-call user fees.
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