Noise Rules: Fillmore vs Ventura

What noise rules apply to STR guests in Fillmore?

The same noise rules as all residents: no disturbing noise beyond the property line during quiet hours (typically 10 PM to 7 AM). Hosts must include noise rules in their guest information.

What happens if my STR guests are too noisy?

Neighbors can call the Sheriff at (805) 524-2233. Repeated noise complaints may jeopardize your STR permit or registration. You are responsible for guest behavior.

Can STR guests have parties in Fillmore?

Gatherings must comply with the noise ordinance. In Fillmore's close-knit neighborhoods, loud parties are likely to generate complaints. Some STR permits explicitly prohibit large gatherings or events.

What are quiet hours at a Ventura STR?

The ordinance recommends voluntary neighborhood quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and requires that recommendation in the lease (SBMC §6.455.125(G)(9)). If the owner instead contractually forbids parties in that window, the §6.455.050 surety bond is waived.

Can the city charge me for police calls to my STR?

Yes. SBMC §10.650.210 et seq. authorizes recovery of special enforcement costs for certain loud parties, and §6.455.125(G)(8) requires you to put that warning in the lease. The §6.455.080 surety bond pays civil penalties levied against you or your guests.

How fast must I respond to a noise complaint?

Under §6.455.060(B), 'prompt' means a return phone call to the complainant within 45 minutes. The owner or designated contact must also place a corrective call to the primary adult occupant within 30 minutes of the initial complaint (§6.455.060(D)).