STR operators in Kailua must ensure guests comply with the city noise ordinance, which limits loud sounds that cross property lines especially during nighttime hours in Windward residential neighborhoods.
ROH Sec. 41-6.1 prohibits any noise that unreasonably disturbs persons of ordinary sensibility. LUO Sec. 21-4.80 imposes residential district noise standards, and Article 31 defines measurable decibel limits. Kailua's dense beachfront neighborhoods see frequent complaints about STR parties, and Bill 41 now requires STR house rules to explicitly reference these noise standards. Nighttime quiet hours typically run 10pm to 7am, and amplified outdoor music is the most common violation cited along Kalaheo Avenue and near Lanikai.
Noise violations can cost $100 to $2,000 and may jeopardize STR registration renewal if repeat complaints occur.
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