Rules for ZIP Code 07102
Newark, NJ · Essex County
166 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 07102 is governed by the city of Newark, NJ, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Newark's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 07102 based on Newark ordinances.
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Pet Store RulesLight
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Pet Groomer RulesSome
Accessory Structures
5 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU Rental RestrictionsSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesSignificant
- Garage ConversionsHeavy
Hotels & Lodging
2 rules- Transient Occupancy TaxSome
- Hotel Worker RetentionSignificant
Home Business
4 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
6 rules- Coastal DevelopmentSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Heat Island MitigationLight
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSome
Rental Property Rules
10 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
4 rulesPrivacy & Surveillance
1 rulePublic Conduct
5 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
Special Events & Permits
6 rules- Parade PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
Building Safety
9 rulesShort-Term Rentals
9 rules- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
- Noise RulesSome
- Insurance RequirementsSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
2 rules- Parking TaxSome
- Vacancy TaxSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
7 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Filming & Production
4 rulesTrash & Recycling
9 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Freight Loading PolicySignificant
Parking Rules
9 rules- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSignificant
- EV ChargingSome
- Driveway RulesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
Noise Ordinances
5 rulesRental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Public Health Rules
4 rulesLandscaping Rules
7 rules- Water RestrictionsSignificant
- CompostingSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Holiday DisplaysLight
- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Political SignsSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
2 rulesRight to Farm
1 ruleFence Regulations
2 rulesWater Use Rules
1 ruleCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Propane StorageSome
- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Solar Energy
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesData Centers & Crypto Mining
1 ruleOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome