STR guests must comply with Sacramento County noise ordinance Chapter 6.68. Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM. Operator liable for guest violations.
Short-term rental guests are subject to Sacramento County Code Chapter 6.68 noise regulations. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM with a 55 dBA limit at residential property lines. STR Zoning Code Chapter 3.10 holds the permit holder responsible for guest noise violations. Three substantiated noise complaints within 12 months can trigger permit review or revocation. Operators must provide house rules and the 24/7 local contact phone number to all guests. The county uses a hotline for STR complaints with rapid response expected.
Noise violations: 100 dollars first, 200 dollars second, 500 dollars third. Three complaints in 12 months can result in STR permit revocation.
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