STRs are prohibited in El Monte. General noise rules under Ch. 8.36 apply to all residential properties. Noise exceeding ambient +5 dBA at the property line is unlawful, with a 50 dBA nighttime residential limit.
Since STRs are prohibited, no STR-specific noise rules exist. All persons must comply with EMMC Chapter 8.36. Noise may not exceed ambient levels by more than 5 dB for 15 cumulative minutes at property lines. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise disturbance assemblies are declared public nuisances. Any property operating illegally as an STR faces both STR ban enforcement and separate noise violation penalties.
STR operation is illegal. Noise violations carry separate penalties. The city recovers response costs for disturbance assemblies.
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