Lakewood short-term rental guests must comply with the city noise ordinance under Codified Ordinance 509.08. Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM apply citywide. STR operators are held responsible for guest noise violations.
Lakewood C.O. 509.08 prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs neighbors. STR hosts typically post house rules matching the 10 PM-7 AM quiet hours. Lakewood Police respond to noise complaints; a verified complaint can trigger license review under C.O. 1333. Repeat noise violations at an STR may result in rental license suspension or revocation.
Noise violation under C.O. 509.99: minor misdemeanor, $150 fine first offense, up to $250 subsequent. Three verified complaints within 12 months can trigger rental license revocation.
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