STR guests are bound by Chapter 46 noise rules; 11 PM-7 AM quiet hours and amplified-sound limits apply. Hosts responsible for guest conduct; repeat complaints can jeopardize Occupation Tax Certificate.
Lawrenceville treats STR noise complaints identically to resident complaints. Because Georgia cities can revoke occupation tax certificates for public-nuisance businesses, three or more verified noise complaints in a 12-month period is often grounds for Planning to initiate revocation proceedings against an STR operator.
Per-incident fines $150-$1,000; repeat violators face Occupation Tax Certificate revocation.
Lawrenceville, GA
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