Short-term rentals in Fresno must comply with the same FMC §10-105 noise limits as other residences: 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime at property lines. Fresno's STR ordinance (FMC Chapter 9, Article 25) requires each STR to post a 24-hour local contact who must respond to noise complaints within one hour.
Fresno adopted short-term rental regulations under FMC Chapter 9, Article 25 to manage impacts of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. Every permitted STR must post inside the unit and with the city a 24-hour local contact (operator or property manager) who must respond in person or by phone within 60 minutes of a neighbor complaint. Failure to respond is grounds for permit revocation under FMC §9-2508. Noise must comply with FMC §10-105 receiving-zone dBA caps (60 day / 50 night residential) and with FMC §10-110 variance requirements for loud events. Amplified music, parties, and outdoor gatherings that exceed the caps or go past 10 PM expose the host to citations and permit suspension. Two substantiated noise violations within 12 months can trigger permit revocation. Guests cited for disturbing the peace may also face CA Penal Code §415 misdemeanor charges. The FresGO app is the primary reporting channel for residents.
FMC §10-105 citations, STR permit suspension after two violations in 12 months, permit revocation for chronic problems.
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