STR guests in Escondido must observe quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. STRs are solely for overnight lodging, not large gatherings or events. The full city noise ordinance applies to all rental properties.
Under EMC Chapter 16, Article 8, STR properties must maintain compliance with all city noise regulations. Quiet hours for STRs are 10 PM to 7 AM. Short-term rentals are designated solely for overnight lodging purposes, not for large gatherings or events. The general noise ordinance (Chapter 17, Article 12) applies in full, with residential limits of 50 dBA daytime and 45 dBA nighttime. Amplified sound audible beyond 50 feet during restricted hours is a prima facie violation. Neighbors may report noise violations to Escondido PD at 760-839-4722. STR hosts are responsible for ensuring guest compliance. Repeated noise violations count toward the three-strike permit revocation threshold.
STR noise violations count toward the escalating fine structure: $1,000, $3,000, $5,000. Three violations in 12 months trigger permit revocation.
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