Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup

Bergen County, NJ Noise Ordinances: Quiet Hours (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Quiet hours in Bergen County, NJ, also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time, define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.

Key Facts

Park noise rule
Loud or raucous sound prohibited
State framework
NJ Noise Control Act 13:1G
Park hours
Generally dawn to dusk
Enforcement
Bergen County Sheriff in parks
Residential rules
Set by each municipality

Summary

Bergen County does not set countywide residential quiet hours; those rules are set by each municipality under New Jersey's Noise Control Act. The county directly regulates noise only within its parks system, where loud or amplified sound disturbing other visitors is prohibited.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Bergen County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Loitering/Trespassing. No unauthorized person shall occupy or be present on park premises, except during the hours when said premises are open to the public, provided however that organized groups may be present during other hours only with the prior written permission of the County. The park premises, unless posted otherwise, shall open daily from one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sundown with the exception of the Bergen County Zoo, the James A. McFaul Environmental Center, Overpeck Park, and the golf courses all of which have specialized hours of operation. However, the County or its duly designated representative may, by resolution or other appropriate action, extend the closing hours on such days and for such periods of time as it may deem to be in the public interest.

Source: NJDEP Noise Control (N.J.A.C. 7:29)View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Residential and commercial quiet hours throughout Bergen County's 70 municipalities are governed by local borough and township ordinances modeled on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Model Noise Control Ordinance, which the State authorizes under N.J.S.A. 13:1G-1 et seq. Most municipal codes adopt a 50 dBA nighttime limit between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. at residential property lines. Bergen County itself enforces noise rules only inside the county parks system, where uncontrolled, loud, raucous, or obscene noise is prohibited. Park curfews close grounds at dusk unless a permit is issued.

Violations & Fines

Park noise violations enforced by the Bergen County Sheriff. Municipal noise fines vary; typically $100 to $2,000 per offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bergen County set quiet hours for my home?
No. The county does not regulate residential noise. Your borough or township sets quiet hours under New Jersey's Noise Control Act, typically 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays.
Who enforces noise complaints in county parks?
The Bergen County Sheriff's Department enforces park noise rules. For residential complaints, contact your local police department, which handles your municipality's noise ordinance.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Bergen County

All Bergen County rules

How Bergen County compares: Cities with the Strictest Noise Ordinances·Compare Bergen County to another location·View the New Jersey noise ordinances overview

Get notified when Quiet Hours in Bergen County, NJ changes

We'll email you the moment we detect a change in the code. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We'll never sell or share your email. One-click unsubscribe in every email.

See something wrong?

Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.