Chula Vista ADUs may only be rented for terms of 30 days or more, per CVMC Title 19 and California Government Code §65852.2(a)(7). Short-term rentals under 30 days require a separate STR permit under CVMC Chapter 5.68 (Ord. 3514, 2022), and ADUs created after Jan. 1, 2020 are statutorily ineligible for STR use. Long-term rental is permitted without separate licensing.
California Government Code §65852.2(a)(7) requires that all ADUs permitted after January 1, 2020 be rented only for terms of 30 days or more. CVMC Title 19 incorporates this 30-day minimum rule into the city ADU ordinance, and STR permits under CVMC Chapter 5.68 (added by Ordinance 3514 in July 2022) are not available for ADUs. Chapter 5.68 establishes the city's STR permit program with operational requirements including a 24/7 local responsible-party contact, a Good Neighbor Handout posted inside the unit (emergency contacts, parking restrictions, noise limits, trash schedule, water restrictions, fire evacuation routes), TOT collection, and noise compliance tied to the city's residential noise standards. STR fines under Chapter 5.68 range from $100 to $2,000 per violation. ADUs may still be rented for 30 days or longer without a separate license, subject only to standard California landlord-tenant rules. JADUs are likewise subject to the 30-day minimum. Hosting platforms (Airbnb, VRBO) report Chula Vista listings to the city under platform-accountability requirements in Ch. 5.68.
Operating an ADU as a short-term rental violates CVMC Title 19 and Gov. Code §65852.2(a)(7). STR violations under CVMC Chapter 5.68 carry administrative fines from $100 to $2,000 per violation, and repeat violations can result in STR permit revocation for the primary dwelling. The city actively monitors Airbnb/VRBO listings.
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