Rules for ZIP Code 07060
Plainfield, NJ · Union County
109 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 07060 is governed by the city of Plainfield, NJ, home to about 65% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Plainfield's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 07060 also covers:
- borough of North Plainfield~35% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 07060 based on Plainfield ordinances.
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Public Alcohol UseHeavy
- Loitering RulesSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceLight
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
Trash & Recycling
6 rules- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Bulk Item DisposalSome
- Recycling RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingSignificant
- Collection ScheduleSome
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsLight
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Parade PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
Fire Regulations
3 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Wildlife FeedingLight
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Chickens & LivestockHeavy
- Cat RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Building Safety
7 rules- Scaffold & Sidewalk ShedSignificant
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Lead PaintSignificant
Parking Rules
9 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleRental Property Rules
2 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSignificant
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
3 rules- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSignificant
Filming & Production
4 rules- Location PermitsSignificant
- Street ClosuresSignificant
- Production NoiseSome
- Student FilmingSome
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Code Violation Reporting
1 ruleBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHome Business
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Accessory Structures
3 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySignificant
Cannabis Regulations
1 rule- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Landscaping Rules
3 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Invasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome