The proposed STR ordinance has no separate decibel limit but bans events and requires a 24/7 local contact who must respond within 30 minutes to any disturbance. STRs must also comply with Madison's general noise ordinance; three substantiated complaints in 12 months suspend the permit.
Ordinance 2026-201 does not set a distinct STR noise limit; instead STRs must adhere to the Madison City Code (which includes the city's general nuisance/noise provisions). The ordinance limits STRs to transient lodging only and prohibits parties, concerts, weddings, or other large events. Each STR must have a Local Contact Person available 24 hours a day, seven days a week who must respond to the property within 30 minutes of being notified of a violation or a disturbance requiring immediate remedy. Statewide, Alabama has no decibel standard; disorderly-conduct noise is addressed under Ala. Code 13A-11-7.
A disturbance or breach of the peace is grounds for enforcement; three valid complaints substantiated by the city or police within 12 months suspend the STR permit for at least six months.
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