Noise Rules: Rohnert Park vs Sonoma

What are the quiet hours for Sonoma County vacation rentals?

10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. under Sec. 26-88-120. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited during this window. The countywide Noise Ordinance (Chapter 1, Article XI) also imposes decibel limits at the property line that apply at all hours.

How fast must the property manager respond to a noise complaint?

The county-certified property manager must contact the renters to correct the problem within 1 hour, or within 30 minutes if the complaint comes in during quiet hours (10 p.m.–7 a.m.). Failure to respond is itself a violation that can be cited against the permit.

Who do I call about a noisy vacation rental in unincorporated Sonoma County?

First call the property manager listed for the property (available via Permit Sonoma's permit lookup). If they don't respond, call the 24/7 Vacation Rental Complaint Hotline at (707) 565-1212. Complaints are logged and can lead to permit revocation.

Can guests use a bluetooth speaker by the pool?

No. SMC §19.50.140 bans *outdoor* amplified sound at vacation rentals — any speaker outside the building qualifies, including portable bluetooth speakers in the backyard or by the pool, at any time of day.

What about indoor music?

Indoor amplified sound is not prohibited per se, but it must comply with the citywide noise ordinance (Title 9) at the property line. Sound bleeding outdoors is treated as outdoor amplified sound and is prohibited.

How fast does the property manager have to respond?

The City requires a designated manager with on-file contact information. While the ordinance doesn't specify a response-time deadline in minutes, the expectation is real-time response to neighbor complaints; failure to respond is itself a basis for enforcement action.