Short-term rentals are completely prohibited in all residential zones in Irvine per Zoning Ordinance Section 3-25-3.A. No nightly caps exist because no STR operations are allowed. Violators face $1,500/day fines and misdemeanor charges.
Irvine's complete ban on short-term rentals in residential zones means there are no nightly caps, booking limits, or seasonal restrictions. No permits are available for residential STR operations. The prohibition defines a short-term rental as any dwelling unit rented for fewer than 31 consecutive days. The ban applies to all online platforms including Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. Advertising alone constitutes a violation. Code Enforcement actively monitors listings.
Any STR operation results in $1,500 per day fines and potential misdemeanor charges. Advertising is a separate violation.
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