Short-term rentals are prohibited in all Garden Grove residential zones. No STR-specific noise rules exist because the activity itself is banned. General residential noise rules under GGMC Chapter 8.47 apply to all properties.
Since Garden Grove prohibits all short-term vacation rentals in residential zones under GGMC Sections 9.32.020(E)(1) and 9.08.020, there are no STR-specific noise regulations. Common complaints about illegal STR operations cite noise, traffic, parking, garbage, light, privacy, and safety concerns. Any residential property, whether operating illegally as an STR or not, is subject to the city's general noise ordinance under Chapter 8.47, which prohibits disturbing noise between 10 PM and 7 AM and limits noise to ambient-plus-5-dB at the property line. Residents can report noise from suspected illegal STR operations to Code Enforcement at (714) 741-5351.
Operating an illegal STR carries fines up to $1,000 per day. Noise violations from any residential property are separate misdemeanor charges under GGMC Chapter 8.47 with fines up to $1,000 per offense.
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