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Noise Ordinances
Quiet hours, decibel limits, construction noise, and outdoor music rules for your city.
Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb and VRBO permit requirements, night caps, and registration rules.
Fire Regulations
Fire pit rules, burn bans, fireworks, and backyard fire regulations.
Parking Rules
RV and boat parking, driveway rules, street parking limits, and commercial vehicle restrictions.
Fence Regulations
Height limits, permit requirements, material rules, and neighbor fence disputes.
Animal Ordinances
Backyard chickens, livestock rules, dog leash laws, and breed restrictions.
Landscaping Rules
Grass height limits, tree trimming rules, weed ordinances, and yard maintenance.
Home Business
Zoning restrictions, signage rules, customer traffic limits, and home occupation permits.
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Recent Ordinance Updates
The latest changes we've tracked across the country.
- Nashville, TennesseeNoise Ordinances
Nashville expanded its dedicated noise enforcement team from 4 to 8 officers and extended monitoring coverage to include Thursday through Sunday nights in entertainment buffer zones.
- Denver, ColoradoShort-Term Rentals
Denver increased penalties for unlicensed short-term rentals from $500 to $999 per day per violation, effective February 2026. The city also launched a dedicated online portal for neighbors to report suspected unlicensed listings.
- Austin, TexasAnimal Ordinances
Austin City Council voted to reduce the chicken coop setback requirement from 50 feet to 25 feet from neighboring dwellings, making backyard chickens feasible on more urban lots.
- San Diego, CaliforniaShort-Term Rentals
San Diego published updated Tier 2 whole-home rental license caps by community planning area. Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla are now at 100% capacity with waitlists for new applications.
- Portland, OregonNoise Ordinances
Portland's Noise Control Office introduced an online complaint tracking system. Residents can now file complaints, upload recordings, and track investigation status through a self-service portal.
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