Elizabeth, NJ Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours typically run from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM on Sundays and legal holidays for activities like operating sound devices, domestic power tools, powered models, and construction. Loading and unloading in residential areas are restricted between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, extending to 9:00 AM on Sundays or holidays. Loudspeakers for commercial or non-commercial purposes are restricted from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays, and from 9:00 PM to 11:00 AM on Sundays or legal holidays. Street sales, yelling, and shouting are prohibited between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM on weekdays, or 9:00 AM on Sundays/holidays.
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified in dBA for general noise in the local ordinance, relies on 'plainly audible' or 'noise disturbance'. (Day) / Not specified in dBA for general noise in the local ordinance, relies on 'plainly audible' or 'noise disturbance'. (Night)
Summary: Elizabeth, NJ's noise control ordinance (Chapter 8.48) generally prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noises that annoy or disturb residents. Quiet hours for many activities, including construction and operating sound devices, are 9 PM to 7 AM on weekdays, and 9 PM to 9 AM on Sundays or legal holidays. Violations can incur fines from $25 to $200.