Chattanooga does not set a separate STVR noise rule; short-term rental guests must comply with the city's general noise ordinance, which restricts loud, disturbing sound. Repeated noise or nuisance complaints can jeopardize an STVR certificate at renewal or lead to revocation.
There is no STVR-specific decibel limit in the vacation-rental article. Instead, guests are held to Chattanooga's citywide noise ordinance prohibiting unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise, particularly at night. Chronic noise, party, or nuisance complaints tied to a rental are a common ground for enforcement and can factor into whether a certificate is renewed or revoked. In unincorporated Hamilton County, the county's noise and nuisance provisions apply. Hosts typically must list a local responsible party who can respond promptly to complaints.
Noise-ordinance violations bring citations against occupants and can support revocation of the STVR certificate for repeat nuisance complaints.
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