Clifton's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (general); varies for specific activities.. During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Clifton's residential noise limits: Not specified (refers to Tables I and II) dB(A) during the day and Not specified (refers to Tables I and II) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow Not specified (refers to Tables I and II). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Clifton police non-emergency line at 973-470-5900. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at 973-470-5808. Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Clifton's noise violation penalties: Violation of the noise ordinance (Chapter 327) is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,000 for each offense. General violations of Clifton City Ordinances may be subject to penalties and fines up to $3,000 and 90 days in jail.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Clifton's rules: No person shall allow any dog or other animal to be left outdoors if it engages in periods of sustained barking, howling, crying, or other loud noises, especially between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at 973-470-5760 (weekdays); 973-470-5911 (after hours/weekends via police non-emergency) or the police non-emergency line.

Clifton's construction noise rules: Construction and demolition (excluding emergency work) generally prohibited between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends and federal holidays, unless activities meet limits in Tables I and II. For work in residential zones or adjacent to them, operations are prohibited before 8:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and before 9:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Sundays, with homeowner exceptions on Sundays. Deliveries to construction sites are also restricted during these hours. Noncommercial/nonindustrial power tools and landscaping equipment cannot be operated between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. unless meeting Tables I and II. Commercial/industrial power tools and landscaping equipment are restricted between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekends/holidays near residential property, unless meeting Tables I and II.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Clifton's ordinance: Portable, hand-held music or sound equipment: not plainly audible at 50 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; only audible by operator between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Personal or commercial vehicular music amplification: not plainly audible at a residential property line between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., or plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Mechanical loudspeakers or amplifiers on vehicles for advertising/commercial purposes are prohibited without a specific police permit.. Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.