All short-term rental listings in Decatur must include a notification regarding the city noise ordinance (65/60 dB limits). No outdoor amplified sound other than household speakers is allowed at STR properties. Violations may lead to business license revocation.
Decatur's STR regulations require that all online listings disclose the city's noise ordinance requirements and explicitly prohibit outdoor amplified sound other than household speakers. This must be stated in the listing itself. The underlying noise ordinance (Ch. 42, effective July 1, 2025) sets 65 dB(A) daytime and 60 dB(A) nighttime limits measured at the property line.
Noise violation: $250 to $1,000. Multiple complaints: permit review or revocation. Host responsible for guest behavior.
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