Local Politics · Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken Council Repeals Waterfront Amplified Sound Permit Ordinance
The Hoboken City Council repealed its Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits ordinance for the Sinatra Drive waterfront district after discovering the measure was improperly classified as a noise ordinance, which falls under NJDEP jurisdiction rather than municipal authority. The $250 monthly permit and associated fines had been intended to address amplified noise complaints from late-night events at Pier 13, located at Shipyard Marina. Corporation Counsel Diana Jeffrey flagged constitutional concerns about targeting a single business and vagueness in enforcement standards. Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher (2nd Ward), who sponsored the original measure, said the city will work with NJDEP on a revised approach for spring and summer, while 5th Ward Councilman Phil Cohen urged more collaborative solutions with waterfront businesses.