STR operators in unincorporated Palm Beach County must comply with PBC Code Chapter 14 noise ordinance. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM with stricter limits on amplified sound. Repeat noise violations at an STR can trigger enhanced enforcement under SB 280 (2024) including fines on the operator.
PBC Code §14-31 establishes noise standards measured at the property line: 60 dBA daytime, 55 dBA nighttime in residential zones. Amplified outdoor music prohibited after 10 PM Sunday-Thursday and 11 PM Friday-Saturday. STR operators are responsible for guest conduct under FL §509.032(7). Two or more code violations within 60 days at the same STR may trigger registration revocation under SB 280.
Noise violation: $100 first offense, $250 second, $500 third within 12 months per PBC Code §14-37. Amplified sound after hours: $250 minimum. STR operator may face additional penalties under SB 280 enhanced enforcement.
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