Rules for ZIP Code 07307
Jersey City, NJ
140 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 07307 is governed by the city of Jersey City, NJ, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Jersey City'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 07307 based on Jersey City ordinances.
Public Health Rules
4 rulesShort-Term Rentals
11 rules- Insurance RequirementsSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Host Presence RuleSignificant
- Extended Home ShareSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- FireworksSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresHeavy
Noise Ordinances
7 rules- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Quiet HoursSome
Animal Ordinances
6 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Bird ProtectionSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Pet LimitsSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
4 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Filming & Production
4 rules- Location PermitsSignificant
- Student FilmingLight
- Street ClosuresSignificant
- Production NoiseSome
Rental Inspections
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rulesLocal Taxes & Fees
2 rules- Vacancy TaxSignificant
- Parking TaxSome
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Parking Rules
9 rules- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- Loading ZonesLight
- EV ChargingSignificant
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
Special Events & Permits
7 rules- Block Party PermitsSome
- ParkletsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSome
- Outdoor Heater RulesSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
8 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentHeavy
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
Tobacco & Vaping
1 ruleSign Regulations
4 rules- Window SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
- Holiday DisplaysFew
Fence Regulations
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
8 rules- Recycling RulesSome
- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Dumpster RulesSignificant
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Bin Placement RulesSome
Home Business
2 rulesBuilding Safety
7 rules- Elevator MaintenanceSome
- Green Building CodeLight
- Building PermitsSome
- Carbon Monoxide DetectorsSome
- Lead PaintSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Buffer ZonesSome
- Dispensary ZoningSome
Water Use Rules
1 ruleSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
1 rule- Sidewalk RepairSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Code Violation Reporting
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleRental Property Rules
4 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySome
- Rent Increase NoticeSome
- Rent ControlSignificant
- Rental RegistrationSome
Hotels & Lodging
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesAccessory Structures
1 rule- ADU RulesSome
Privacy & Surveillance
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Density Bonus LawLight
Property Maintenance
3 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome