Noise Rules: Concord vs Martinez
How do noise rules rules compare between Concord, CA and Martinez, CA?
Martinez has fewer restrictions than Concord.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Short-term rentals are entirely prohibited in Concord, so STR-specific noise rules do not exist. Any unpermitted rental under 30 days is itself a zoning violation. Concord's general noise ordinance (Municipal Code Ch. 9.05) and 10 PM-7 AM quiet hours still apply to all residential properties.
View full Concord rules →Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Martinez does not publish a separate STR-specific noise standard. Any short-term lodging activity in the city must comply with the citywide Noise Control ordinance in Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 8.34, the general nuisance provisions in Title 1, and any conditions imposed through the bed-and-breakfast / lodging framework cross-referenced from MMC Section 22.04.051. Persistent noise disturbances at a guest-occupied dwelling can be cited as a public nuisance and can also support enforcement against any underlying use permit.
View full Martinez rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Concord | Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| STR Status | Prohibited citywide | - |
| Min Rental Term | 30+ days | - |
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM - 7 AM (all residences) | - |
| Nighttime Limit | 45 dBA residential | - |
| Report STR Use | zoning@cityofconcord.org | - |
| Noise Complaints | Concord PD (925) 671-3333 | - |
| Citywide Noise Code | - | MMC Chapter 8.34 (Noise Control) |
| STR-Specific Noise Rule | - | None - general Chapter 8.34 applies |
| B&B / Lodging Framework | - | MMC Section 22.04.051 |
| County STR Quiet Hours | - | Do not apply inside Martinez (Ord. 2020-12 is unincorporated only) |
| Active Complaints | - | Martinez Police Department non-emergency |
| Repeat Patterns | - | Martinez Code Enforcement / nuisance abatement |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Concord FAQ
Are there special noise rules for Airbnbs in Concord?
No. Short-term rentals are prohibited in Concord, so there are no STR-specific noise rules. The citywide 10 PM-7 AM quiet hours and 45 dBA nighttime limit under Municipal Code Chapter 9.05 apply to every dwelling.
How do I report a noisy short-term rental in Concord?
Report noise to Concord PD non-emergency at (925) 671-3333 or via the Concord Connect app. Report the underlying short-term rental use to the Planning Division at zoning@cityofconcord.org.
Can my STR permit be revoked if guests are noisy?
Concord does not issue STR permits at all. Any rental under 30 days is prohibited regardless of guest behavior.
Martinez FAQ
Does Martinez have a special quiet-hours rule for short-term rentals?
No. Martinez has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance with its own quiet-hours standard. STR guests are bound by the same Chapter 8.34 Noise Control rules as any other resident, plus any conditions attached to a bed-and-breakfast approval under Section 22.04.051.
Do Contra Costa County's STR noise rules apply in Martinez?
No. The county's STR ordinance (Ordinance 2020-12 / Chapter 88-32) applies only in unincorporated Contra Costa County. Inside Martinez city limits, the city's own Chapter 8.34 noise rules and general nuisance provisions govern.
Who do neighbors call about noise from a vacation rental in Martinez?
Active disturbances should be reported to the Martinez Police Department non-emergency line. Repeated patterns can also be reported to Martinez Code Enforcement, which can pursue administrative citations and, where applicable, revocation of any underlying B&B or conditional use approval.
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