STR guests in Birmingham must comply with the city's noise ordinance. The proposed STR regulations explicitly require compliance with existing noise rules.
Short-term rental guests are subject to the same noise regulations as all Birmingham residents under the nuisance ordinance. The proposed STR ordinance explicitly states that noise generated at STR properties must comply with the existing noise ordinance. Operators should provide house rules to guests that include noise expectations and local quiet hours. Neighbors can report noise from STR properties to police at any time.
Guest noise violations result in standard citations. Under proposed rules, chronic noise issues would affect STR permit status.
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