Noise Rules: Simi Valley vs Ventura
How do noise rules rules compare between Simi Valley, CA and Ventura, CA?
Ventura has fewer restrictions than Simi Valley.
Simi Valley, CA
Ventura County
Short-term rental properties in Simi Valley must comply with enhanced noise and nuisance standards. Guests and operators are responsible for ensuring rental activity does not disturb neighboring residents, with strict quiet hours and occupancy-related noise limits.
View full Simi Valley rules →Ventura, CA
Ventura County
STR guests are bound by the citywide noise ordinance at SBMC §10.650.110 et seq. SBMC §6.455.125(G)(7)–(9) requires every Ventura STR lease to flag amplified-sound rules, prohibit illegal loud parties, warn of loud-party cost recovery under §10.650.210, and recommend voluntary quiet hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. If the owner contractually forbids parties in that window, the $1,500 surety bond is waived.
View full Ventura rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Simi Valley | Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet Hours | 10 PM to 7 AM | - |
| Response Time | 30 minutes for local contact | - |
| Revocation Trigger | 3 complaints in 12 months | - |
| Outdoor Gatherings | Prohibited after 10 PM | - |
| Voluntary quiet hours | - | 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. (SBMC §6.455.125(G)(9)) |
| Bond waiver trigger | - | Lease must formally forbid 10 p.m.–7 a.m. parties (§6.455.125(G)(9)) |
| Citywide noise rules | - | SBMC §10.650.110 et seq. (amplified sound); §10.650.210 et seq. (loud-party cost recovery) |
| Nuisance response time | - | Return call within 45 minutes; call primary occupant within 30 minutes (§§6.455.060(B), (D)) |
| Lease must include | - | Noise-ordinance notice, party prohibition, loud-party cost-recovery warning (§6.455.125(G)(7)–(8)) |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Simi Valley FAQ
What are the noise rules for Airbnb guests in Simi Valley?
Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM with no outdoor gatherings or amplified music. All standard city noise limits apply, and operators must post house rules prominently.
Who is responsible if STR guests are noisy?
The property owner and STR permit holder bear joint responsibility for guest behavior. Three verified complaints within 12 months can trigger permit revocation.
How quickly must the local contact respond to complaints?
The designated local contact must respond to noise or nuisance complaints within 30 minutes and take corrective action to resolve the disturbance.
Ventura FAQ
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)).
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