Encinitas imposes strict noise requirements on short-term rentals under Chapter 5.26 and the Good Neighbor Policy. Outdoor amplified music is prohibited after 10 PM. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM are mandatory. Three substantiated noise complaints within 12 months trigger permit revocation proceedings.
STR operators must ensure guests comply with all city noise regulations under EMC Chapter 9.32 and the STR-specific Good Neighbor Policy in Chapter 5.26. Quiet hours for STR properties run from 10 PM to 7 AM, during which all outdoor activity must be kept to a minimum. Amplified music and outdoor speakers are prohibited after 10 PM. The Good Neighbor Policy must be posted inside the rental unit and provided to guests before check-in. A 24-hour local contact person must be available to respond to noise complaints within 30 minutes. The contact person is responsible for ensuring guests cease the disturbance immediately. Neighbors within 100 feet of the STR property must be notified of the local contact person's phone number. Repeated violations jeopardize the STR permit.
Each substantiated noise complaint results in a warning or citation. Three substantiated complaints within 12 months initiate permit revocation. Fines range from $100 to $1,000 per incident. Contact Sheriff at (760) 966-3500 for immediate noise issues.
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