Noise Rules: Martinez vs Pittsburg

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.

Are there special noise rules for Airbnbs in Pittsburg?

No. Pittsburg has not adopted a short-term rental ordinance, so the citywide noise rules under Municipal Code Chapter 9.44 apply. Quiet hours are 11:30 PM to 7:00 AM, and sound from devices that is plainly audible 50 feet away during those hours is a violation.

Do I need to do anything to host a short-term rental in Pittsburg?

Yes. Operators must obtain a city business license through the Permit Center and collect the 10% Transient Occupancy Tax on stays under 30 days. Confirm zoning with Planning at (925) 252-4920 since short-term rental is not separately listed as a permitted use in Title 18.

How do I report a noisy short-term rental?

Call Pittsburg Police non-emergency at (925) 646-2441 for active disturbances. Persistent issues can be reported to Code Enforcement as a public nuisance under Municipal Code Chapter 1.20.