Newark, NJ Noise Ordinance
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (general, daily); 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Friday and Saturday for public entertainment venues).
Residential Decibel Limit: Not specified directly in readily available ordinance summaries, but some activities are limited to 60 dBA at 50 feet. (Day) / Not specified directly in readily available ordinance summaries, but some activities are limited to 60 dBA at 50 feet. (Night)
Summary: Newark, NJ's "Noise Control Ordinance" (Chapter 634 or Chapter 3 of Title XX) prohibits unreasonable noise disturbances to protect public health and welfare. Key restrictions include quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM generally, with specific limitations on construction, amplified sound, and vehicle noise. Violations can result in fines from $100 up to $2,000, and repeat offenses carry higher penalties.