Vacation rentals in Delray Beach must comply with Noise Ordinance Chapter 99 (quiet hours 11 PM-7 AM) and any violation by a guest is attributed to the registered rental. Three substantiated noise violations in 12 months can trigger revocation of the STR registration.
Under Code Ch. 118 vacation rentals are held strictly liable for guest noise. Delray Beach noise standards (Ch. 99) limit residential sound to 55 dBA at night and prohibit amplified sound audible beyond the property line after 11 PM. The 24/7 local contact must respond within one hour. PBC Sheriff and Delray Police enforce. Rental registrations can be suspended or revoked for repeat violations.
Noise citation: 250-500 dollars. STR-specific escalation: first offense 500 dollars, second 1,000 dollars, third triggers revocation hearing before the Code Enforcement Board.
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