The STR ordinance does not set a decibel limit itself. Instead, each rental must post written good-neighbor guidelines covering noise, and general Douglas County noise rules and quiet hours apply. A Local Responsible Agent must be reachable 24/7 to address noise complaints.
Douglas County's Short-Term Rental Ordinance regulates noise through required renter instructions rather than a rental-specific decibel cap. Section V.N mandates interior written instructions that include 'Policies regarding noise' and 'Good neighbor and lessee guidelines regarding property boundaries, noise, parking, ATV use (not allowed), trash handling, wildlife guidelines, and fire restrictions.' Actual sound-level and nighttime quiet-hour limits come from Douglas County's general noise regulations and Colorado law, enforced by the Sheriff. Because the Local Responsible Agent or Owner must be available 24 hours a day and physically onsite within two hours if the county requests, neighbors have a direct contact for late-night disturbances. Repeated noise problems can jeopardize the license.
Noise disturbances are enforced under county noise rules by the Douglas County Sheriff. More than one ordinance violation lets the Director suspend the STR license for up to 90 days.
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