STRs in Chesapeake must comply with the citywide noise ordinance and any CUP conditions. Quiet hours typically run 10 PM to 7 AM. Repeated noise complaints can lead to CUP revocation.
Chesapeake City Code Chapter 26 governs noise. Nighttime quiet hours generally run from 10 PM to 7 AM, during which plainly audible sound from a dwelling at the property line is prohibited. Short-term rental operators are responsible for guest conduct and commonly must post house rules including quiet hours and outdoor amplified music limits. Police response citations and documented complaints can be grounds for CUP modification or revocation by the Planning Commission or Council. STR hosts frequently deploy noise monitoring devices that do not record audio to manage compliance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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