Cape Coral short-term rentals must comply with the city's general noise ordinance (Code Sec. 12-22), which limits multi-family residential sound to 55 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and 50 dBA from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) prevents the city from adopting STR-specific noise rules stricter than those applying to other homes.
Cape Coral Code of Ordinances Section 12-22, the Cape Coral Noise Control Ordinance, applies citywide to all residential properties including short-term rentals. For multi-family receiving land uses, sound measured at or within the receiving property line cannot exceed 55 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. or 50 dBA between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily. Impulsive sounds (short-duration noises with abrupt onset) are allowed an additional 10 dBA during daytime hours. Sound levels are measured under the Cape Coral Code of Noise Enforcement Practices, which establishes uniform measurement guidelines. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from adopting vacation-rental-specific noise ordinances that treat STRs differently from other dwellings, so the same Section 12-22 limits apply equally. Cape Coral's STR registration requires owners to designate a local responsible party reachable 24/7 to address complaints, including noise, within a reasonable time.
Violations of Section 12-22 are enforced through code enforcement and law enforcement complaints. Fines are $150 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses. Repeated noise complaints at a registered short-term rental may also be considered when the city evaluates registration compliance, and the city's 24/7 local-contact requirement is intended to give neighbors a way to escalate noise issues quickly.
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