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Byram Council introduces NJDEP model noise ordinance for first reading
Summary
The Byram Township Council introduced Ordinance No. 004-2024 to repeal the existing noise code (Chapter 171) and adopt the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's model noise ordinance; final consideration is scheduled for April 2, 2024.
The Byram Township Council on March 19 introduced Ordinance No. 004-2024 to repeal the township's existing noise-control chapter and adopt the model noise ordinance issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Councilwoman Franco moved to introduce the ordinance and Councilman Proctor seconded; the council set final consideration for April 2, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
The ordinance's stated purpose is to replace Code Section 171 with the NJDEP model noise ordinance. Council members did not debate substantive changes on the floor at the March 19 meeting; the introduction places the ordinance on the April 2 agenda for public comment and potential final passage.
Why it matters: adopting the NJDEP model would align Byram's local noise rules with state guidance and could change enforcement standards for residents and businesses. The council did not provide a detailed comparison between the existing code and the model ordinance during the introduction.
Next steps: the council will consider final passage of Ordinance No. 004-2024 at its April 2 meeting; members of the public will have an opportunity to be heard at that time.
