STRs may not adversely affect neighborhood character via noise, vibration, glare, odors, or other nuisance under LA County Code Section 7.96.060.L; underlying noise limits in Ch. 12.08 still apply.
Section 7.96.060.L specifically prohibits STRs from causing excessive noise, vibration, glare, light, odors, or littering that 'unreasonably interfere with' the neighborhood's enjoyment. The base LA County Ch. 12.08 noise limits (50 dBA day / 45 dBA night in R-1, no construction Sundays) apply at all times. Section 7.96.060.M bans any party or commercial event. Hosts must designate a Local Responsible Contact who answers 24/7 (7.96.070.A) and post emergency and contact info inside the unit (7.96.070.H.4).
Nuisance complaints can lead to immediate suspension under Section 7.96.110.E if there is an 'imminent threat to public peace, health, or safety,' plus administrative fines under Ch. 1.25.
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