Charleston County's STR ordinance (Article 6.8) does not set a separate STR-only decibel or quiet-hour standard. Short-term rentals must instead comply with the county's general noise and nuisance provisions, which apply to all properties in the unincorporated county.
The stated purpose of the 2018 STR ordinance is to protect the quality of life and character of residential neighborhoods. However, Article 6.8 itself does not publish a distinct STR noise limit; guests and operators are subject to the Charleston County Code's general noise/nuisance chapter (time-of-day and disturbance standards) the same as any resident. Disorderly-conduct and public-disturbance behavior is also reachable under SC Code 16-17-530. For enforceable decibel levels and quiet hours, consult the county noise ordinance directly. Repeated noise complaints tied to an STR can factor into zoning-compliance review at annual permit renewal.
Noise violations are enforced through the county noise/nuisance ordinance and state disorderly-conduct law; complaint history can affect STR permit renewal.
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