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Clovis, CA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. daily
Amplified sound
Banned outside/audible outside unit
Outdoor pool/spa use
Barred during quiet hours
General noise ban
Cross-references Ch. 5.27, Art. 6
Owner duty
Must abate occupant disturbances

Summary

Clovis bars amplified or reproduced sound audible outside a short-term rental unit between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m., and separately makes any loud or unusual noise disturbing the neighborhood's peace unlawful for occupants, owners, and local contacts alike.

N. No musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, amplified or reproduced sound, or any machine or device for the production or reproduction of any sound shall be used outside or be audible from the outside of a short-term rental unit between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. ... Q. It is unlawful for any owner, occupant, renter, lessee, person present upon, or person having charge or possession of a short-term rental to make or continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity residing in the area, or violates any provision of Chapter 5.27, Article 6.

Source: CMC 9.58.065 - STR Operating StandardsView official code

Full Breakdown

m. 'quiet time' window to outdoor activity generally, barring use of swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, tennis and paddleboard courts, and play equipment during those hours so that no outdoor activity disturbs the surrounding neighborhood or causes discomfort to a reasonable person of normal sensitivity. 27, Article 6. 065(R) places an affirmative duty on the owner and local contact person to ensure occupants do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, directing them to take measures such as instructing occupants to stop disturbing conduct, calling law enforcement, or removing the occupant if necessary. 065(S).

Violations & Fines

Amplified sound audible outside a short-term rental unit during quiet hours, disruptive outdoor pool or spa use overnight, or any loud noise disturbing the neighborhood's peace violates Section 9.58.065(N), (O), and (Q), enforceable under the general Municipal Code penalty in Section 1.2.01: a misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail, or an infraction with escalating fines of $100, $200, and $500 for repeat violations within a year, plus possible permit revocation under Section 9.58.090.

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours are quiet hours for Clovis short-term rentals?
10:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. every night. Section 9.58.065(N) bars amplified sound audible outside the unit during those hours, and Section 9.58.065(O) bars outdoor pool, spa, and play-equipment use during the same window.
Can guests use the hot tub late at night at a Clovis short-term rental?
No. Section 9.58.065(O) designates 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. as quiet time and requires all activity to move inside the unit, specifically naming swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and sport courts as prohibited overnight uses.
Who is responsible if short-term rental guests are too loud?
Both the guests and the owner. Section 9.58.065(Q) makes loud, unnecessary noise unlawful for occupants directly, while Section 9.58.065(R) requires the owner or local contact to actively abate disturbances, including calling law enforcement if needed.

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