Quiet hours in Ridgewood, NJ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Ridgewood Village prohibits any unreasonable or unnecessary loud and disturbing noise that interferes with residents' peace, comfort, health, or safety, enforced under Chapter 201 of the Village Code at all hours.
Chapter 201 of the Village of Ridgewood Code makes it unlawful for any person to make, create, or permit unreasonable, unnecessary loud, or disturbing noise within Village limits. The provisions enumerate specific prohibited acts including loud radios, shouting, vehicle horns used for non-emergency purposes, and any sound that disturbs neighbors. Violations are evaluated based on volume, time of day, proximity to residences, and whether the noise is necessary or avoidable. Enforcement is handled by the Ridgewood Police Department, which can be reached at 201-652-3900 to report disturbances at any hour.
First-offense fines typically begin at $100 and may escalate up to $1,000 per violation, with each day of continued noise potentially constituting a separate offense. Repeat violators may face higher penalties or court appearances.
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