Quiet hours in Toms River, NJ — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Toms River Chapter 368 (Nuisances) prohibits loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of others. Acts are declared a nuisance when noise is clearly audible from 100 feet or more from the source. Landscaping power equipment is restricted between 8 PM and 8 AM.
Chapter 368 of the Toms River Township Code regulates noise through a nuisance standard rather than specific decibel limits. Any noise clearly audible from at least 100 feet from the source or device is declared a nuisance. The ordinance prohibits the operation of power mowers and power tools used in landscaping outdoors between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Loading, unloading, or handling of boxes, crates, containers, and garbage cans between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM in a manner that disturbs residents is also prohibited. Refuse-compacting vehicles may not operate between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM in residential zones. The NJ statewide noise code (N.J.A.C. 7:29) also applies, setting limits of 65 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at residential property lines. All time references are prevailing time (EST/EDT).
Properties declared a nuisance are subject to a $300 per-call user fee during the probationary nuisance status period. General ordinance violations carry fines under N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Report violations at 732-341-1000, ext. 8440 or via the resident complaint portal.
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