Fayetteville, AR Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Special Events
- Prohibited at all STRs
- Night Noise
- 55 dB(A) residential limit
- Amplified Sound
- 150 ft audible, 1 to 8 AM banned
- Responsibility
- Owner/agent liable for guests
Summary
Fayetteville short-term rentals must follow the Chapter 96 noise ordinance, and Sec. 164.26(D) flatly prohibits special events, weddings, receptions, parties, fundraisers, and seminars, at any STR. Repeated problems can jeopardize the business license.
Special events are not permitted in a short-term rental. Example of special events include, but are not limited to, weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers and business seminars.
(E) Short-term rental units are allowed in any structure established as a permanent dwelling including an accessory dwelling unit. No recreational vehicle, trailer, other vehicle or structure not classified as a permanent dwelling may be used as a short-term rental.
(F) Exceptions. Exceptions to the short-term rental standards, except proposals that would exceed the city-wide density maximum, may be granted by the Planning Commission as a conditional use permit.
(G) Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable codes under City Code §118.01 and successfully obtain a business license prior to operation.
(Ord. No. 6945, §8(Exh. G), 12-16-25)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 6945, §8(Exh. G), adopted Dec. 16, 2025, repealed the former §164.26, and enacted a new §164.26 as set out herein. The former §164.26 pertained to Type 2 Short-Term Rentals in Non-Residential and Mixed-use Zoning Districts and derived from Ord. No. 6630 , §6(Exh. C), adopted Dec. 20, 2022.
Full Breakdown
Short-term rental guests are bound by the same Chapter 96 limits as any resident: 55 dB(A) at night and no amplified sound audible 150 feet away between 1 AM and 8 AM. On top of that, Sec. 164.26(D) bans special events at STRs outright, listing weddings, receptions, anniversaries, private parties, fundraisers, and business seminars as examples. The licensed owner or designated agent is responsible for guest conduct and must post the city complaint number inside the unit. Nuisance patterns can trigger license review.
Violations & Fines
Noise violations carry Chapter 96 fines up to $500 plus $250 per continuing day. Hosting a prohibited special event or generating repeated disturbances can lead to business-license review or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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